Enforcement of the FACE Act by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration's limits on enforcing the FACE Act have raised concerns among abortion-rights advocates, as they fear it may give a green light to individuals wanting to disrupt abortion centers. The Justice Department's new approach involves only enforcing the statute in extraordinary circumstances, leading to dropped cases and pardons. This change has sparked both concern and optimism within the abortion rights and anti-abortion communities.

Pro-life activist Bevelyn Williams' experience of being pardoned by President Trump

Pro-life activist Bevelyn Williams, who was sentenced to 41 months in prison for protesting outside an abortion clinic, shares her experience of being pardoned by President Trump. Trump pardoned 23 pro-life prisoners convicted by President Biden's administration of violating the FACE Act.

President Trump's expected pardons for pro-life activists

President Trump is expected to pardon pro-life activists convicted under the FACE Act during President Biden's administration. The details of the pardons are yet to be revealed.

Repeal of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act

Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill in 2023 to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which they believe has been weaponized by the Biden administration against pro-life activists. The DOJ has used the FACE Act to prosecute more pro-life activists than pro-abortion activists, leading to concerns about free speech and life protections. The data shows a significant imbalance in the prosecution of cases under the FACE Act, with the Biden administration accounting for a large portion of these cases.

Biden Administration's Use of FACE Act Against Pro-Life Activists

Department of Justice data reveals Biden administration's aggressive use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act against pro-life activists, sparking controversy and accusations of political targeting.

Pro-life activists sentenced for abortion clinic protest in Tennessee

Three pro-life activists sentenced for participating in abortion clinic protest in Tennessee. 11 people convicted in total. DOJ charged all 11 activists. Abortion outlawed in Tennessee with limited exceptions. DOJ aggressively prosecuting pro-life activists under FACE Act. Legislation introduced to repeal FACE Act. Trump pledged to review sentences of "political prisoners" if elected.

Sentencing of Pro-Life Activists under the FACE Act

Several pro-life activists were sentenced to prison under the FACE Act for protesting at an abortion clinic in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced the sentences, ranging from 21 to 57 months in federal prison. House Republicans raised concerns about alleged mistreatment of the activists in jail. The activists were found guilty of conspiracy against rights and face act charges for organizing a blockade at the clinic.

Pro-Life Activists Sentenced to Prison

Seven pro-life activists sentenced to federal prison for protesting at an abortion clinic in Washington, DC. They were found guilty of conspiracy against rights and FACE Act charges.

Pro-life activists sentenced for blocking abortion clinic entrance

Pro-life activist Lauren Handy was sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison for blocking an abortion clinic entrance. Several other pro-life activists also received prison sentences for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

DOJ Pursues Pro-Life Activists

Four pro-life activists convicted of violating the FACE Act during a peaceful protest at a Tennessee abortion clinic face up to a year in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. This is part of a broader crackdown on pro-life activists by the Biden administration.