Hageman Fights Back Against Biden's Weaponization of the FACE Act
Washington, DC – Yesterday, during a formal Congressional hearing, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman condemned the Biden administration’s blatant misuse of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to target peaceful pro-life advocates. This is part of Congresswoman Hageman’s consistent fight for life and builds on legislation she cosponsored with Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) to repeal the FACE Act and end this politically motivated, anti-religion prosecution.
While Biden’s Department of Justice has prioritized the prosecution of non-violent pro-life advocates, it selectively fails to protect religious institutions and pro-life facilities from harassment and violence. This discriminatory enforcement of the FACE Act is what empowers antisemitic, pro-Hamas supporters to attack Jewish community centers with no consequences. It undermines the principles of fairness, justice, and religious liberty for all that our nation was built upon.
“Those who hate wisdom love death, and the Biden-Harris pro-abortion agenda only confirms that adage. They have pursued this anti-life agenda through the weaponization of the FACE Act to chip away at religious freedom,” said Congresswoman Hageman. “They have empowered radical anti-life extremists to vandalize religious institutions without consequence, while at the same time targeting peaceful pro-life advocates. This double standard is an outrageous abuse of power. I am on the side of life and the American people, and I will keep fighting to restore fairness, justice, and the rule of law. I’m proud to join my pro-life colleagues in co-sponsoring legislation to repeal the FACE Act.”
Background:
The FACE Act, enacted in 1994, was intended to protect access to reproductive health facilities and places of worship equally. The Department of Justice, under President Biden, has weaponized this law to silence those who pray and advocate for life outside abortion clinics, while turning a blind eye to real violence against pro-life organizations and churches. Cases like that of Paul Vaughn, who was arrested for praying outside a clinic, highlight the administration's bias and abuse of power.
Congresswoman Hageman continues to lead the fight to protect religious freedom, hold the Department of Justice accountable, and ensure that Americans can advocate for life without fear of persecution. Repealing the FACE Act is a crucial step in that effort, and Congresswoman Hageman remains committed to standing up for religious freedom. You can watch her testimony doing just that here.
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