Alright, grab your coffee and settle in, because we’ve got some news that’ll put a spring in your step and a fire in your belly. You ever get that feeling that some people in Washington, particularly those who lean a little too far to the left, think “freedom” is a privilege reserved only for those nodding along with their agenda? It’s like they believe the Constitution has an asterisk next to certain rights if you happen to wave an American flag a bit too enthusiastically or, heaven forbid, believe in traditional values.

It’s an old story, really. Power, especially government power, has a funny way of being twisted. What starts as a well-intentioned law can, in the wrong hands, become a cudgel to whack anyone who dares step out of line. And who usually ends up in the crosshairs when this happens? You guessed it – everyday Americans, people who just want to live their lives, raise their families, and worship freely, often find themselves branded as the problem. But as we’re seeing more and more, there’s a reckoning afoot.

Well, people, one of the most glaring examples of this kind of bureaucratic bullying was the so-called Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, especially during the previous administration. It turns out, under President Biden’s DOJ, this law became less about “freedom of access” and more about “freedom to harass conservatives.” But the good news? Republicans are saying “enough is enough” and are moving to send this particular piece of legislative tyranny to the scrap heap where it belongs.

Un-FACEd Tyranny: How a Law Meant to Protect Became a Weapon

The FACE Act, passed way back in 1994, was ostensibly designed to protect access to abortion clinics, but also, importantly, pregnancy resource centers and places of religious worship. Sounds fair on paper, right? The problem, as patriots like Congressman Chip Roy from Texas have tirelessly pointed out, is that under the Biden-Harris regime, it was weaponized with laser-like focus against one group: pro-life Americans.

Think about this: data obtained by Roy’s office revealed that a staggering 92% of all FACE Act cases brought by the Biden-Harris Justice Department were against pro-life demonstrators. Meanwhile, what about the wave of attacks on churches and pregnancy resource centers that followed the Supreme Court’s courageous decision to overturn Roe v. Wade? According to CatholicVote.org, over 285 churches and 94 pregnancy resource centers and pro-life groups were attacked or vandalized. The Biden DOJ’s response? Crickets. They brought a measly two cases in defense of pregnancy centers and none in defense of a house of worship. If that’s not a two-tiered justice system, I don’t know what is.

As Congressman Roy himself put it to The Daily Wire:

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

“Over the past 4 years, we have witnessed the weaponization of the justice system, using the FACE Act to jail Americans fighting for the right to life. It is not enough to merely end Biden-Harris era discrimination — we must act to reverse course, ensuring selective and unfair political prosecutions are never again possible under this statute.”

He hit the nail on the head. This wasn’t about justice; it was about intimidation and silencing dissent from those who cherish the sanctity of life.

Enough is Enough: Republicans Move to End the Charade

Thankfully, with a new sheriff in town and a renewed commitment to fairness, Republicans in the House are taking decisive action. Congressman Roy introduced H.R. 589, the FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025, and Senator Mike Lee is championing the cause in the Senate. This isn’t just about tweaking a law; it’s about dismantling a tool of political persecution.

The bill is straightforward: it “repeals provisions of federal criminal law that prohibit conduct intended to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons who are seeking to (1) obtain or provide reproductive health services, or (2) exercise their right of religious freedom at a place of religious worship.” By repealing it, Congress can help ensure that peaceful protestors exercising their First Amendment rights aren’t treated like domestic terrorists, and that the law can no longer be selectively applied to punish conservatives while ignoring violence against them. This is exactly the kind of swamp-draining action we voted for.

Restoring Sanity to the Justice Department

It’s also heartening to see that the current Trump Justice Department is already signaling a major course correction. They’re rolling back the aggressive, politically motivated prosecutions of the FACE Act that characterized the previous administration. A January memo from Trump’s DOJ indicated that the FACE Act would only be prosecuted in cases of “extraordinary circumstances” or those involving “death, serious bodily harm, or serious property damage.” That’s called applying common sense and prioritizing actual threats, not just political ones.

This move by House Republicans to repeal the FACE Act entirely is the legislative muscle needed to back up the administrative shift. It’s about ensuring that no future administration can so easily twist federal law to target its political opponents. It’s about restoring faith that the Justice Department serves all Americans, not just a select few. This is how we begin to undo the damage and ensure our government remembers who it works for.

Key Takeaways:

• The Biden DOJ weaponized the FACE Act, targeting pro-life citizens while ignoring church attacks.
• Republicans are now moving to repeal this abused law, fighting government overreach.
• This repeal restores fairness and protects constitutional rights under new leadership.

Sources: Daily Wire