Elizabeth G. Oyer Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0045) honors Elizabeth G. Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney, for her leadership and principled service. It recognizes her historic appointment as the first former public defender to lead the Pardon Attorney's office, her efforts to streamline clemency processes and prioritize equity, and her refusal to approve clemency requests involving domestic violence offenders despite political pressure. The resolution commemorates her commitment to justice and her dismissal in March 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and does not create policy changes.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced May 29, 2025
Signed Jun 3, 2025
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Floor votes · Council Jun 3, 2025
How they voted
11–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 12
Jun 3, 2025
D
Democratic10
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
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All Nay
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Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-1)
council
May 29, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0045 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Kenyan McDuffie
IIndependent
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