If the FACE Act Is Abused, Why Is It Still Law?
Rep. Mike Johnson has raised concerns about the misuse of the FACE Act, claiming it targets pro-life individuals unfairly. He argues that the law, originally intended to protect access to clinics and places of worship, has been weaponized against peaceful activists. Despite identifying the issue, Johnson has yet to take action to repeal the law, which he believes is necessary to protect civil liberties.
- ▪Rep. Mike Johnson has warned about the weaponization of the FACE Act against pro-life individuals.
- ▪The FACE Act was originally passed in 1994 to prevent violence at abortion facilities and places of worship.
- ▪A DOJ report indicates a troubling imbalance in the enforcement of the FACE Act, disproportionately affecting pro-life activists.
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In May 2023, when Rep. Mike Johnson was still a House member serving as chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, he sounded the alarm. Through a series of hearings, he warned of a real and growing threat: the weaponization of the federal government against the American people. He didn’t treat it as speculation. He treated it as urgent. In those hearings, he declared that “the FACE Act has been stripped of its intent” and was being used “to prosecute pro-life individuals.” He likewise warned that “churchgoers should be able to exercise their First Amendment right to religious freedom at places of worship without being terrorized.”If the FACE Act has truly been “stripped of its intent,” as Speaker Johnson himself said, then the question is: Why hasn’t it been…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.
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