Justice Dept. report accuses Biden-era DOJ of uneven enforcement of FACE Act law
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A Justice Department report accuses the Biden-era DOJ of unevenly enforcing the FACE Act, favoring abortion rights supporters.
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This report suggests federal law may have been applied unfairly, potentially undermining trust in the Justice Department's impartiality.
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A Justice Department report accuses the Biden-era DOJ, under Merrick Garland, of unevenly enforcing the FACE Act. The report claims the previous administration violated Americans' rights by applying the law only to protect abortion rights supporters, not those at anti-abortion facilities. This suggests a partisan application of federal law during the prior administration, potentially undermining public trust in the Justice Department's impartiality. The findings could prompt calls for review or reform regarding how the FACE Act is applied moving forward.
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The findings could prompt calls for review or reform regarding how the FACE Act is applied moving forward.
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