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April 13, 2026
DOJ Fires Prosecutors Linked to FACE Act Cases Amid Allegations of Bias
- The DOJ fired four prosecutors, including Sanjay Patel, for alleged bias in FACE Act cases, amid claims of selective enforcement favoring abortion rights activists.
- Anti-abortion advocates met with DOJ officials shortly after the firings, praising a report that accused the Biden administration of misusing the FACE Act.
- The firings and subsequent meetings highlight ongoing tensions over the enforcement of abortion-related laws under both the Biden and Trump administrations.
5 Sources
- DOJ fires at least 4 prosecutors involved in FACE Act cases during Biden administrationApr 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM · CBS News
- Justice Department releases report accusing Biden-era DOJ of uneven enforcement of FACE Act lawApr 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM · CBS News
- Trump DOJ fires prosecutors tied to FACE Act cases after report alleges bias and misconductApr 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM · Fox News
- Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activistsApr 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM · ABC News
- DOJ hosts anti-abortion advocates after it fired staff for work with abortion-rights orgsApr 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM · NBC