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21 Pro-Life Defendants Targeted By Biden DOJ Ask Trump To Pardon Them

Articles | January 15, 2025 | by Catholics for Catholics

Pro-life Americans “unjustly imprisoned” by President Joe Biden’s Justice Department are formally appealing to Donald Trump for pardons.

The Daily Wire is first reporting the petitions for pardons of the 21 pro-life advocates, sent Wednesday to Trump by the Thomas More Society, the pro-life law firm that represents the defendants. Here is what the article says:

  • Charges and Background: Twenty-one pro-life activists were indicted by the Department of Justice under the Biden administration for blocking access to an abortion clinic in Washington, D.C. on October 22, 2020. They are charged under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act for allegedly using chains, bike locks, and ropes to obstruct the clinic’s entrance.
  • Legal Representation: The defendants are represented by the Thomas More Society, a non-profit law firm focused on pro-life causes. They are facing felony charges that could lead to sentences of up to 11 years in prison.
  • Political Context: The defendants argue that their actions are protected under the First Amendment rights of free speech and religious exercise. They claim that the Biden DOJ is selectively prosecuting them, as evidenced by the lack of similar legal action against pro-abortion activists who have engaged in comparable or more disruptive activities.
  • Pardon Request: In light of these charges, the defendants have formally requested former President Donald Trump to pardon them should he return to office. They believe Trump, known for his pro-life stance, would be sympathetic to their cause. This request is detailed in a letter sent to Trump, where they describe themselves as “nonviolent pro-life advocates” and highlight the disparity in legal treatment between pro-life and pro-abortion activists.
  • Current Legal Status: The letter to Trump was signed by all 21 defendants, and it was noted that their trial was scheduled to start on April 20, 2023, but no update on the trial’s outcome is provided in this article. The defendants’ legal strategy includes arguing selective enforcement of the law, focusing on the lack of indictments against pro-abortion activists for similar or more obstructionist activities.
  • Broader Implications: The article touches on broader themes of legal and political implications, including debates over freedom of speech, religion, and the enforcement of laws concerning abortion clinic access. It also reflects ongoing tensions between different activist groups and how these are handled by the current administration versus what might happen under a different political leadership.
This summary encapsulates the key points of the situation as described in the article, emphasizing the legal, political, and ideological dimensions of the case.

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