Liz Oyer
@lawyeroyer.com
Former DOJ Pardon Attorney. Forever a public defender. Hardwired to stand up to bullies.
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...
PSA: How FBI and DHS can access your phone or email account
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February 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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...
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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.
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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.
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...
Justice Department in shambles
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February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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...
MAGA conspiracy theorist “Eagle 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...
Farewell, Ed Martin
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February 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
MAGA conspiracy theorist “Eagle 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...
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is continuing his press tour on the Epstein Files, and it’s an absolute fiasco. Lowlights include his admonishment to the American people that “it’s not a crime to party with Mr. Epstein.” youtube.com/shorts/frMlh...
Todd Blanche: “It’s not a crime to party with Jeffrey Epstein”
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February 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is continuing his press tour on the Epstein Files, and it’s an absolute fiasco. Lowlights include his admonishment to the American people that “it’s not a crime to party with Mr. Epstein.” youtube.com/shorts/frMlh...
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche did a press tour this weekend about DOJ’s latest Epstein Files release. What he said just highlights the dishonesty and incompetence of Trump’s DOJ. Here are the highlights. youtube.com/shorts/68eFM...
Todd Blanche and the latest Epstein Files release
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February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche did a press tour this weekend about DOJ’s latest Epstein Files release. What he said just highlights the dishonesty and incompetence of Trump’s DOJ. Here are the highlights. youtube.com/shorts/68eFM...
Latest on the investigation of ICE slaying of Alex Pretti: DOJ and FBI are not conducting a civil rights investigation; DHS is investigating itself. State authorities have been denied access to evidence. A Trump-appointed judge has ordered feds not to destroy evidence. youtube.com/shorts/9tDcG...
Latest on the investigation of Alex Pretti killing
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January 27, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Latest on the investigation of ICE slaying of Alex Pretti: DOJ and FBI are not conducting a civil rights investigation; DHS is investigating itself. State authorities have been denied access to evidence. A Trump-appointed judge has ordered feds not to destroy evidence. youtube.com/shorts/9tDcG...
Shocking news from WSJ: the ICE agents who killed Alex Pretti are *still on the job.* Contrary to protocol, they have not been placed on leave, but instead reassigned outside of Minnesota “for their safety.” 🤯 youtube.com/shorts/2I0VJ...
ICE agents who killed Alex Pretti still on the job
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January 27, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Shocking news from WSJ: the ICE agents who killed Alex Pretti are *still on the job.* Contrary to protocol, they have not been placed on leave, but instead reassigned outside of Minnesota “for their safety.” 🤯 youtube.com/shorts/2I0VJ...
In just one year, Trump has used the pardon power to forgive over $1.5 billion in debts owed to crime victims and taxpayers. I have more details—and a comparison to Biden’s pardons—in this post. For the full accounting and receipts, visit my Substack: www.lawyeroyer.com. youtube.com/shorts/OoPCK...
Trump’s year-one pardons forgave over $1.5B in criminal debts
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January 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
In just one year, Trump has used the pardon power to forgive over $1.5 billion in debts owed to crime victims and taxpayers. I have more details—and a comparison to Biden’s pardons—in this post. For the full accounting and receipts, visit my Substack: www.lawyeroyer.com. youtube.com/shorts/OoPCK...
In case you missed it live, catch my conversation with the great Glenn Kirschner. We reviewed the latest legal issues with ICE in Minnesota, the dismal state of the DOJ, and the ongoing abuse of the pardon power by Donald Trump. It was a great discussion — I hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/rnF0P9UVoj4
Talking with Glenn Kirschner about ICE and the latest pardons
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January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
In case you missed it live, catch my conversation with the great Glenn Kirschner. We reviewed the latest legal issues with ICE in Minnesota, the dismal state of the DOJ, and the ongoing abuse of the pardon power by Donald Trump. It was a great discussion — I hope you enjoy it. youtu.be/rnF0P9UVoj4
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Check out a great conversation I had with the brilliant Liz Oyer! @lawyeroyer.com
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Live with Liz Oyer
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January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Check out a great conversation I had with the brilliant Liz Oyer! @lawyeroyer.com
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Some very disturbing news in the Renee Good case: We’re now learning that the FBI actually opened a civil rights investigation into the shooter—ICE agent Jonathan Ross. But DOJ quickly shut it down. This is a coverup at the highest levels. youtube.com/shorts/9gb1k...
DOJ stages a full coverup in Renee Good shooting case
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January 21, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Some very disturbing news in the Renee Good case: We’re now learning that the FBI actually opened a civil rights investigation into the shooter—ICE agent Jonathan Ross. But DOJ quickly shut it down. This is a coverup at the highest levels. youtube.com/shorts/9gb1k...
In just one year, Donald Trump has used the clemency power to wipe out restitution, fines, and forfeitures totaling over $1.5 billion. This includes sums owed to fraud victims and taxpayers. Read more in my latest Substack post. www.lawyeroyer.com/p/trumps-yea...
Trump's year-one pardons have erased over $1.5 billion in penalties for fraud and other crimes
In just one year, Donald Trump has used the clemency power to wipe out restitution, fined, and forfeitures totaling over $1.5 billion. This includes sums owed to fraud victims and taxpayers.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:24 PM
In just one year, Donald Trump has used the clemency power to wipe out restitution, fines, and forfeitures totaling over $1.5 billion. This includes sums owed to fraud victims and taxpayers. Read more in my latest Substack post. www.lawyeroyer.com/p/trumps-yea...
Catch me LIVE on Substack today (Tuesday) at 12:30 ET talking pardons and ICE with @glennkirschner.bsky.social. www.lawyeroyer.com
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Former Pardon Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Former Federal Public Defender. Hardwired to stand up to bullies. Click to read Lawyer Oyer, by Liz Oyer, a Substack publication with tens of ...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Catch me LIVE on Substack today (Tuesday) at 12:30 ET talking pardons and ICE with @glennkirschner.bsky.social. www.lawyeroyer.com
Important and chilling: On January 14, the FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter and seized her computers and phone. This legally dubious search has compromised over 1,100 confidential sources and effectively shut down her reporting on the federal workforce. youtube.com/shorts/2CkE7...
FBI raids reporter’s home, compromises 1,100+ sources
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January 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Important and chilling: On January 14, the FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter and seized her computers and phone. This legally dubious search has compromised over 1,100 confidential sources and effectively shut down her reporting on the federal workforce. youtube.com/shorts/2CkE7...
I joined @jimacosta.bsky.social's show to discuss the latest on ICE in Minneapolis and the Justice Department’s shocking role in covering up — rather than investigating — the facts of Renee Good’s killing by an ICE agent. We also reviewed this week’s latest pardons. youtu.be/chJ6om94l-M
Talking ICE, DOJ, and pardons with Jim Acosta
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January 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I joined @jimacosta.bsky.social's show to discuss the latest on ICE in Minneapolis and the Justice Department’s shocking role in covering up — rather than investigating — the facts of Renee Good’s killing by an ICE agent. We also reviewed this week’s latest pardons. youtu.be/chJ6om94l-M
I joined Senator Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou to discuss the many legal issues surrounding ICE enforcement and the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. If you missed it live, you can check out the full episode here. youtu.be/iSs0J_MY5Do
All about ICE on Grounded Podcast
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January 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I joined Senator Jon Tester and Maritsa Georgiou to discuss the many legal issues surrounding ICE enforcement and the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. If you missed it live, you can check out the full episode here. youtu.be/iSs0J_MY5Do
Yesterday, Donald Trump secretly granted a whole bunch more pardons. Some are still under wraps. Here’s what we know so far. youtube.com/shorts/Xsmml...
More pardon madness
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January 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Yesterday, Donald Trump secretly granted a whole bunch more pardons. Some are still under wraps. Here’s what we know so far. youtube.com/shorts/Xsmml...
Important updates on Minnesota and a call to action. We can make our voices heard with calls and emails to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (202) 514-2101. If they stop answering the phones, leave a message. youtube.com/shorts/96NHJ...
Insurrection Act in Minnesota and a call to action
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January 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Important updates on Minnesota and a call to action. We can make our voices heard with calls and emails to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (202) 514-2101. If they stop answering the phones, leave a message. youtube.com/shorts/96NHJ...
I really enjoyed chatting with @pablo.show on this episode of
Pablo Finds Out, which is all about pardons. The full episode is worth a watch!
Pablo Finds Out, which is all about pardons. The full episode is worth a watch!
Our new episode — with @trueanon.bsky.social's Brace Belden — explains the gallery of scammers powering Trump's unprecedented pardon economy. youtu.be/7Bf1YQbfgiY?...
January 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
I really enjoyed chatting with @pablo.show on this episode of
Pablo Finds Out, which is all about pardons. The full episode is worth a watch!
Pablo Finds Out, which is all about pardons. The full episode is worth a watch!
Many of you have asked whether this week’s mass resignations of DOJ prosecutors will only make things worse. I’m sharing my thoughts on that good question. #begood #justiceforrenee youtube.com/shorts/wBZdr...
Thoughts on this week’s mass resignations of DOJ prosecutors
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January 15, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Many of you have asked whether this week’s mass resignations of DOJ prosecutors will only make things worse. I’m sharing my thoughts on that good question. #begood #justiceforrenee youtube.com/shorts/wBZdr...
CALL TO ACTION: DOJ won’t investigate Renee Good’s killer, but they ARE investigating her widow. This is horrifyingly wrong. Make your voice heard by calling DOJ’s civil rights office at (202) 514-3847. Together, we can make a difference. #justiceforrenee #begood youtube.com/shorts/Ef4p9...
DOJ investigating Renee Good’s widow
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January 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
CALL TO ACTION: DOJ won’t investigate Renee Good’s killer, but they ARE investigating her widow. This is horrifyingly wrong. Make your voice heard by calling DOJ’s civil rights office at (202) 514-3847. Together, we can make a difference. #justiceforrenee #begood youtube.com/shorts/Ef4p9...
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"The fear is part of the goal." @lawyeroyer.com on @weeknightmsnow.bsky.social @ms.now.
She notes that POTUS and VP do not care about rights. They care about terrorizing people that do not align with their political agenda.
She notes that POTUS and VP do not care about rights. They care about terrorizing people that do not align with their political agenda.
January 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM
"The fear is part of the goal." @lawyeroyer.com on @weeknightmsnow.bsky.social @ms.now.
She notes that POTUS and VP do not care about rights. They care about terrorizing people that do not align with their political agenda.
She notes that POTUS and VP do not care about rights. They care about terrorizing people that do not align with their political agenda.
You had lots of important questions on my last couple posts about legal avenues to hold Jonathan Ross accountable for the death of Renee Good. Here are some answers. If you find this helpful, please share. youtube.com/shorts/8IFiA...
Legal accountability for Renee Good’s killer: answering your questions
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January 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
You had lots of important questions on my last couple posts about legal avenues to hold Jonathan Ross accountable for the death of Renee Good. Here are some answers. If you find this helpful, please share. youtube.com/shorts/8IFiA...
Shocking news that is not getting out: the Justice Department’s civil rights office has refused to investigate the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. This is a huge deal because this is the unit that investigates and prosecutes law enforcement misconduct. youtube.com/shorts/44an_...
DOJ civil rights office refuses to investigate Renee Good killing
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January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Shocking news that is not getting out: the Justice Department’s civil rights office has refused to investigate the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. This is a huge deal because this is the unit that investigates and prosecutes law enforcement misconduct. youtube.com/shorts/44an_...