Dossier
Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act
Coverage of Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act in the Nexus archive.
Trump administration's Justice Departmentorganization1Biden administration's Justice Departmentorganization1Weaponization Working Grouporganization1Merrick Garlandperson1Anti-abortion protesterstopic1Trump administrationorganization1Department of Justice (DOJ)organization1Biden administrationorganization1Mark Houckperson1Todd Blancheperson1Daniel Burrowsperson1Keith Ellisonperson1
- Trump DOJ accuses Biden admin of ‘weaponization’ of abortion clinic law
The Trump administration's Justice Department accused the Biden administration's DOJ of weaponizing the FACE Act to target anti-abortion protesters. The report from the 'Weaponization Working Group' alleges former Attorney General Merrick Garland enforced the law with bias.
- Trump DOJ fires prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases after report alleges bias and misconduct
The Trump administration fired prosecutors linked to FACE Act cases due to allegations of bias and misconduct, following a report accusing the Biden administration of weaponizing the law. The DOJ's actions aim to address selective prosecution under the FACE Act, which targets attacks on abortion clinics.