The FACE Act, Violence, & the Anti-Abortion Movement

1/26/25

In the 80s and 90s, anti-abortion violence skyrocketed at clinics across the country. In response, President Bill Clinton signed the Freedom to Access Clinic Entrances (FACE Act) to prohibit people from using force and intimidation to attack abortion providers and patients. President Trump pardoned 23 people convicted on FACE Act violations and instructed his DOJ to stop prosecuting FACE Act violations. Aired January 26, 2025.