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.