"President Trump has granted pardons that have wiped out over $1 billion in debts owed by wealthy Americans who have committed fraud and broken the law," said Oyer, who said she was fired because she ...

Former US Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer testifies at a congressional hearing April 7, 2025. Oyer accused the Department of Justice of “ongoing corruption” and abuses of power. Credit: J. Scott ...

The recent raft of pardons handed out by President Trump has shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. When Liz Oyer was appointed US pardon attorney in 2022 by President Joe Biden ...

Liz Oyer said the Trump administration’s policy for pardons is “unprecedented" and politically motivated, appearing to "reward people who demonstrate political loyalty to the administration." ...

Trump's clemency actions have prompted analysis suggesting they may have negated over $1 billion in fines and restitution, sparking discussions on the consequences for justice and fairness.

Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Liz Oyer. In the first months of his second term, President Trump has moved to pardon many who were considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican ...

A former Justice Department pardon attorney said Donald Trump’s pardons have given individuals and companies debt relief of ...

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Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Liz Oyer. PBS News Hour is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire ...

President Donald Trump’s revamped clemency process has often disregarded the Justice Department’s guidelines.