Mike Lee Confronts Garland Over ‘Disparity’ in Charging Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Activists

Attorney General Merrick Garland is being asked to explain the “disparity” in how pro-life activists are treated compared to pro-choice activists.

During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) noted the Department of Justice (DOJ) had announced charges against 34 individuals for the vandalism of 🏥Abortion clinics or blocking access to them.

He also pointed out there have been over “81 reported attacks on pregnancy centers” and “130 attacks on Catholic churches” since the draft opinion of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked.

However, he said there have only been two individuals charged with such incidents.

“So how do you explain this disparity by reference to anything other than politicization of what’s happening there?” Lee asked.

Garland began by noting the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) “applies equally” to 🏥Abortion clinics and pregnancy centers.

He insisted his department is applying the law “equally.”

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Still, he added, “You are quite right. There are many more prosecutions with respect to the blocking of Abortion