Biden’s DOJ Faces Backlash For Targeting Pro-Lifers, Ignoring Crimes By Political Allies

The Justice Department’s recent lawsuit against peaceful pro-life activists has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the Biden administration of operating a two-tiered justice system.

On Monday, the DOJ announced a lawsuit against two pro-life organizations, Citizens for a Pro Life Society and Red Rose Rescue, along with seven pro-life activists, for alleged violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act nearly three years ago.

The lawsuit alleges that the defendants engaged in physical obstruction at two Ohio abortion clinics in 2021. The incidents involved entering waiting rooms and urging pregnant women not to undergo abortions, leading to disruptions in clinic operations and police intervention.

Director of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Monica Miller, disputed the government’s claims, stating that their actions involved peaceful interaction and assistance to pregnant women.

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke defended the DOJ’s actions, emphasizing their commitment to enforcing the FACE Act to protect access to reproductive health services. However, critics have pointed out the apparent selective enforcement of the law.

Under Clarke’s leadership, the DOJ has intensified enforcement of the FACE Act, primarily targeting pro-life activists. Meanwhile, instances of violence against pregnancy centers and churches have gone largely unpunished.

Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), have denounced the DOJ’s actions as part of a broader pattern of bias. They argue that while pro-life activists face legal action, criminals and left-wing rioters are given leniency.

Lee called for the repeal of the FACE Act, condemning its misuse against pro-life sidewalk counselors. Roy criticized the Biden administration’s approach to justice, accusing them of prioritizing political agendas over law enforcement.

The DOJ’s lawsuit has reignited debates over the government’s role in protecting freedom of speech and assembly, particularly in the context of contentious social issues like abortion.