Trump Grants Full Pardons To 23 Pro-Life Activists Targeted By Biden Administration

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, pardoning 23 pro-life activists who were prosecuted under the Biden administration. The pardons come just ahead of the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Trump criticized the previous administration’s actions, calling the prosecutions “ridiculous” and an attack on the First Amendment rights of those peacefully protesting abortion. The activists had been charged under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

Among those pardoned was Lauren Handy, who was sentenced for organizing a demonstration at a Washington, D.C., abortion clinic, and 75-year-old Paulette Harlow, convicted for her participation in a similar protest.

The Thomas More Society, which provided legal support for many of the activists, welcomed the pardons and reiterated their concerns over the misuse of federal laws to silence opposition to abortion.

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas reintroduced legislation to eliminate the FACE Act, arguing that it has been used as a tool for political persecution. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah expressed similar sentiments.

The pardons are seen as a significant move by the Trump administration, reaffirming its commitment to the pro-life cause and defending those who faced legal challenges for their activism. Trump’s actions have been met with widespread praise from conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups.

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