Washington, D.C. | April 14, 2026 In a politically charged development, the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump has released a new report accusing the administration of Joe Biden of unfairly targeting anti-abortion protesters through selective enforcement of federal law.
The report focuses on the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, a law enacted in 1994 to safeguard access to abortion clinics and protect places of religious worship from threats, obstruction, and violence. According to the findings, Biden-era officials allegedly applied the law disproportionately against anti-abortion activists while overlooking violations in other contexts.
Officials aligned with Trump argue that the Justice Department under Biden demonstrated political bias, claiming the law was weaponized to suppress dissenting voices. The report further alleges that enforcement decisions were influenced by ideological considerations rather than consistent legal standards.
However, former top civil rights officials from the Biden administration strongly rejected the accusations. A key figure from Biden’s Justice Department defended the agency’s actions, stating that all prosecutions under the FACE Act were based strictly on evidence and aimed at protecting public safety and constitutional rights.
Legal experts note that the FACE Act has long been a flashpoint in America’s abortion debate, particularly following increased tensions and protests outside clinics in recent years. The law also extends protections to religious institutions, making its enforcement a broader civil rights issue.
The release of this report is expected to intensify political divisions ahead of upcoming elections, as both sides frame the narrative around justice, rights, and the role of federal law enforcement in deeply polarizing social issues.
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