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Liz Oyer

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Former DOJ Pardon Attorney. Forever a public defender. Hardwired to stand up to bullies.

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Less than 24 hours after I posted about Pam Bondi's proposed rule that would stop state bar associations from investigating misconduct by DOJ lawyers, you all have posted 1436 comments. Thank you to all who have taken action, and please keep it up! Read more here: www.lawyeroyer.com/p/the-end-of...

06.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5
Regulations.gov

It was in my comments (BlueSky limits the length of posts). Here is the link: www.regulations.gov/document/DOJ.... Thank you for taking action.

05.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please try www.regulations.gov/document/DOJ...

05.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

(3/3): This proposed rule would allow the Attorney General to interfere with independent state bar investigations. That will greatly harm the integrity of our justice system and allow misconduct to go unpunished.

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(2/3): I believe that lawyers representing the United States should be held to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. They must be subject to oversight by independent authorities like state bar associations; the Justice Department cannot be trusted to police itself.

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SAMPLE OBJECTION you can model and adapt (1/3): I am a concerned citizen who cares deeply about preserving the rule of law and upholding the integrity of our justice system. I strongly oppose this new rule because it will diminish accountability for misconduct by government lawyers.

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To make your voice heard, go to the comment portal here: www.regulations.gov/document/DOJ... and click the β€œcomment” box.

05.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
The end of ethics
The end of ethics YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

CALL TO ACTION: Today Pam Bondi announced a new rule that would stop state bar associations from investigating misconduct by lawyers. We can work to stop this rule by writing comments stating our objections. youtube.com/shorts/434iX...

05.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 82 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 27
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The Art of the Pardon: How The Dept. of Justice Became a Favor Bank (with Liz Oyer) Podcast Episode Β· Mission Implausible Β· March 1 Β· 49m

Surprise, surprise. Pam Bondi’s brother is on a legal winning streak. Wonder why? A discussion with former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

01.03.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 102 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
War Powers
War Powers YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

A question on many of our minds is: Can the President just take us to war whenever he feels the urge? In theory, the answer is no. But the reality is not so simple. youtube.com/shorts/uBIqZ...

05.03.2026 01:58 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Some thoughts on being American
Some thoughts on being American YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be American. Representing our country doesn’t mean bending the knee to the president. In fact, voicing our criticisms, refusing to accept our shortcomings, and striving to be better is true American patriotism. youtube.com/shorts/uLc5A...

25.02.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 87 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us today for a new Anchor Watch with Bobby Jones and guest, former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer.
1pm ET & 7pm ET TONIGHT, only on Lincoln Square:
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24.02.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Trump’s rampant cryptocurrency corruption
Trump’s rampant cryptocurrency corruption YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

When it comes to cryptocurrency, I’d rather stick my head in the sand. But it’s really important to understand how Trump is using it to enrich himself and his familyβ€”at the expense of America’s safety and security. youtube.com/shorts/r4csK...

24.02.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 4
Kash Patel: our completely unserious FBI director
Kash Patel: our completely unserious FBI director YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Our top governmental officials are completely unserious peopleβ€”with very serious responsibilities. If this makes you feel crazy, you’re not alone. youtube.com/shorts/Gm8vg...

23.02.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 94 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
SCOTUS axes Trump’s tariffs
SCOTUS axes Trump’s tariffs YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs by a 6-3 vote, with two of three Trump-appointed Justices voting against him. This is a big blow to Trump’s whole political agenda, as SCOTUS seeks to rein in his abuse of claimed emergency powers. youtube.com/shorts/pnTkw...

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Declaration of Jordan Fox – #21, Att. #1 in KUMAR v. SOTO (D.N.J., 2:26-cv-00777) – CourtListener.com Letter from Jordan Fox re 18 Text Order,,, 14 Text Order,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jordan Fox)(FOX, JORDAN) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Here is the declaration: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

20.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DOJ admits to violating 56 court orders
DOJ admits to violating 56 court orders YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

In a stunning court filing, a senior DOJ official admitted that the government has violated dozens of court orders in immigration proceedings in recent weeks. And that’s just in the District of New Jerseyβ€”one of 94 federal district courts around the country. youtube.com/shorts/Ke7a6...

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Big wins for Pam Bondi’s brother, Brad
Big wins for Pam Bondi’s brother, Brad YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Ever since his sister became the Attorney General, business has been good for Brad Bondi, a white-collar defense lawyer. He has racked up an amazing set of wins for clients facing investigation and prosecution by Pam’s DOJ. But maybe it’s just a coincidence. youtube.com/shorts/9200i...

18.02.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 248 πŸ” 133 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 17
The SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

The SAVE America Actβ€”a revised version of the SAVE Actβ€”is a voter ID and citizenship proof law that just passed the House of Representatives. Many of you have asked what it means. It’s worse than you think. So let’s make sure it doesn’t get through the Senate. youtube.com/shorts/0a9zL...

17.02.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 164 πŸ” 126 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 16
Accountability for ICE
Accountability for ICE YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

An important step forward toward accountability for ICE! youtube.com/shorts/_fIKf...

13.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Pam Bondi melts down on Capitol Hill
Pam Bondi melts down on Capitol Hill YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Pam Bondi crashed out on Capitol Hill this week. Again. This is not normal. We should be able to expect more from our Attorney General. youtube.com/shorts/sCPtD...

12.02.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 89 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
Talking Pam Bondi with Katie Couric
Talking Pam Bondi with Katie Couric YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

In case you missed it live, I caught up with @katiecouric.bsky.social about Pam Bondi’s wild performance on Capitol Hill this week. youtu.be/AVgPEPhRWDQ?...

12.02.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Another blow to the Trump revenge agenda
Another blow to the Trump revenge agenda YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

A grand jury in Washington, D.C. has refused to indict six members of Congress, delivering another blow to Donald Trump’s revenge agenda. This is proof that the legal system is still working, thanks to citizens standing strong against the abuse of power. youtube.com/shorts/rWBwq...

12.02.2026 02:13 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
Maxwell clemency shakedown
Maxwell clemency shakedown YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Ghislaine Maxwell’s offer to exonerate Donald Trump in exchange for clemency hit me hard. Here’s a detailed timeline of the corrupt and dishonest maneuvering behind the scenes at DOJ that got us here. youtu.be/6i-tG_ZJey8

11.02.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 125 πŸ” 70 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
Maxwell offers to exonerate Trump in exchange for a pardon
Maxwell offers to exonerate Trump in exchange for a pardon YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Upsetting Epstein update: Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking clemency from the President in exchange for testifying that he’s innocent of any wrongdoing. Another corrupt shakedown. youtube.com/shorts/brQbP...

09.02.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 154 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 5
Public defenders: The unsung heroes defending democracy and winning
Public defenders: The unsung heroes defending democracy and winning YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Public defenders are unsung heroes defending our democracy and winning. In Los Angeles, federal public defenders have an undefeated win streak against Bill Essayli, the Trump lackey prosecuting ICE protesters. youtube.com/shorts/13jkw...

09.02.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
PSA: How FBI and DHS can access your phone or email account
PSA: How FBI and DHS can access your phone or email account YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

It turns out it’s shockingly easy for the FBI or the Department of Homeland Security to get into your phone or your email account, even if you’ve committed no crime and done nothing wrong. I’m sharing two stories that are cautionary tales for all of us. Please share. youtube.com/shorts/hZtNj...

06.02.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 85 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 8
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Fantastic guests today as I’ll welcome @slotkin.senate.gov to the show. Plus one of our all-stars @lawyeroyer.com as well as @davidjolly.bsky.social who is running for governor in Florida. See you at 4p ET/ 1p PT - first on Substack and later on YouTube.

05.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 204 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0
Justice Department in shambles
Justice Department in shambles YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

The Justice Department is in crisis. Here are seven recent developments that should alarm every one of us, regardless of politics or party. Congress needs to step in and perform its constitutional duty by conducting investigations and public hearings. youtube.com/shorts/7JeiO...

05.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 87 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6
Farewell, Ed Martin
Farewell, Ed Martin YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

MAGA conspiracy theorist β€œEagle Ed” Martin has been stripped of his title as Director of DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group and is reportedly leaving the Department imminently. RIP, Eagle Ed. youtube.com/shorts/saNgc...

04.02.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0