President Donald Trump is expected to grant pardons to pro-life activists who were convicted under the FACE Act during the Biden administration. The pardons are anticipated to be issued in the coming days, with details of the scope and specific cases yet to be disclosed.
A spokesman for the pro-life law firm the Thomas Moore Society, Thomas Ciesielka, confirmed the plans for the pardons. This news comes on the eve of the annual March for Life event in Washington, D.C.
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri had urged Trump to pardon activists convicted under the FACE Act since the beginning of his term. Hawley emphasized the perceived targeting of Christians by the Biden administration and called for the release of all pro-life prisoners imprisoned under the current administration.
Senator Mike Lee of Utah has introduced legislation aimed at dismantling the FACE Act, citing concerns that it has been disproportionately used against pro-life groups and Christians. Representative Chip Roy of Texas echoed these sentiments, highlighting statistics showing a high percentage of FACE Act prosecutions targeting pro-life Americans.
Additionally, Trump recently issued a blanket pardon for a significant number of individuals involved in the January 6 events. The move to pardon pro-life activists is seen as part of a broader effort by the outgoing administration to address perceived injustices and protect individuals aligned with conservative causes.
