The Justice Department under President Donald Trump has issued an order to restrict prosecutions against individuals accused of impeding access to abortion clinics and reproductive health centers. The move is described as a response to the perceived 'weaponization' of law enforcement in such cases.
The new directive states that prosecutions and civil actions under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) will now only proceed in 'extraordinary circumstances' or when 'significant aggravating factors' are present. This decision marks a departure from the previous administration, which pursued cases involving numerous defendants accused of violating the law.
