House Republicans seek to repeal law used by Biden’s DOJ to imprison pro-lifers, calling it ‘weaponized’.
Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas Leads Effort to Repeal Law Used to Jail Pro-Life Activists
Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is taking a stand against the oppression of pro-life activists by leading an effort to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act). This law has been used to target and imprison individuals who peacefully protest against abortion clinics.
Roy introduced a bill on Tuesday to repeal the FACE Act, stating that “free Americans should never live in fear of their government targeting them because of their beliefs.” He criticized President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice for weaponizing the act against pro-life individuals, regardless of their political affiliation.
“Free Americans should never live in fear of their government targeting them because of their beliefs.”
NEW: Rep. Roy moves to repeal the FACE Acthttps://t.co/jiKgtI8Weg
— Rep. Chip Roy Press Office (@RepChipRoy) September 19, 2023
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is expected to introduce a companion bill in the Senate, showing bipartisan support for repealing the FACE Act.
Recent convictions under the FACE Act have sparked outrage. Individuals like Jonathan Darnel, Jean Marshall, and Joan Bell face up to 11 years in prison for their involvement in a 2020 protest at a Washington abortion clinic. The Justice Department’s news release announcing their convictions has raised concerns about the excessive punishment imposed by the act.
These two>70 year old women face 11 years in prison after being convicted of violating the FACE Act…the same Federal law that they used to go after a pastor who pushed a sick creep away from his young son after disparaging sexual remarks were made at the child. In the latter… pic.twitter.com/SYBqsfkLvG
— CannCon (@CannConActual) September 19, 2023
Roy argues that the FACE Act is an unconstitutional federal takeover of state police powers and must be repealed to protect the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution. Several Republican representatives, including Chris Smith, Bob Good, Andrew Clyde, Jim Banks, Anna Paulina Luna, and Doug Lamborn, have joined Roy as co-sponsors of the repeal legislation.
This is not the first time Roy has taken action against the FACE Act. In April, he attempted to defund its enforcement, citing the Biden administration’s lack of trustworthiness in implementing and enforcing the act.
The FACE Act is not only unconstitutional, undermining state police powers, it has long been used as a weapon against the pro-life movement.
We should eviscerate the ammunition the weaponized DOJ is using to wage war against Americans fighting to protect the right to life. https://t.co/eVqYSSjW89
— Ryan Matthew Neuhaus (@RyanMNeuhaus) September 19, 2023
Representatives targeted by the Department of Justice under the FACE Act are seeking representation from the Thomas More Society. Andrew Bath, general counsel for the conservative legal firm, emphasizes the need to stop the egregious abuse of government power.
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“The FACE Act has been weaponized by this administration,” he said. “Even if enforced honestly, the FACE Act is unconstitutional. If our constitutional system of separation of powers and the ideal of citizen self-government are to be preserved, the FACE Act must be repealed.”
Tom McClusky, director of government affairs at CatholicVote, said he supported the GOP-led effort to “take this weapon away from Joe Biden and restore the First Amendment right to peacefully protest.”
“The Biden administration has taken weaponization of government to a new level — his weapon of choice against pro-lifers has been the FACE Act, which has been mainly used to target peaceful pro-life activists who stand up for the unborn,” he said.
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What are the reasons cited by Rep. Chip Roy and other Republican representatives for wanting to repeal the FACE Act
Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is leading an effort to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act), which has been used to target and imprison pro-life activists. Roy introduced a bill on Tuesday to repeal the act, stating that free Americans should never live in fear of their government targeting them because of their beliefs. He criticized President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice for weaponizing the act against pro-life individuals, regardless of their political affiliation.
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is expected to introduce a companion bill in the Senate, indicating bipartisan support for repealing the FACE Act. Recent convictions under the act have sparked outrage, as individuals like Jonathan Darnel, Jean Marshall, and Joan Bell face up to 11 years in prison for their involvement in a 2020 protest at a Washington abortion clinic. Concerns have been raised about the excessive punishment imposed by the act.
Roy argues that the FACE Act is an unconstitutional federal takeover of state police powers and must be repealed to protect the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution. Several Republican representatives, including Chris Smith, Bob Good, Andrew Clyde, Jim Banks, Anna Paulina Luna, and Doug Lamborn, have joined Roy as co-sponsors of the repeal legislation.
This is not the first time Roy has taken action against the FACE Act. In April, he attempted to defund its enforcement, citing the Biden administration’s lack of trustworthiness in implementing and enforcing the act.
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