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Pro-life advocate Mark Houck, who was arrested in FBI raid, to stand trial next week
Houck was arrested at home in front of his terrified wife and kids, sparking national outrage and concern over the... Read more
GOP-led ‘weaponization’ committee to investigate arrests of pro-lifers
The subcommittee is expected to investigate the FBI’s use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to... Read more
Arrested pro-life activist Mark Houck victim of religious discrimination, lawyers say
Lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the case, contending that “the Biden administration, has engaged in an overt pattern of... Read more
FBI releases video of attack on firebombed Buffalo pregnancy center, says FACE Act charges possible
The FBI also announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the arsonists. Read more
Lawmakers request information from FBI about pro-life arrests, indictments
In a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, more than three dozen Republican lawmakers asked why the bureau appears to... Read more
Mark Houck calls men to fight ‘noble battles.’ A controversial indictment is his biggest one yet
A look at the Catholic father of seven at the center of a growing debate over the FBI's actions toward... Read more
Abortion-protesting priest faces possible prison time after charges under FACE Act
Father Fidelis Moscinski, 52, a priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, was charged last week under the Freedom... Read more
Legislators raise concerns about FBI raid at pro-life family’s home
Twenty-two members of Congress are demanding an explanation from the Department of Justice after the arrest of a Catholic pro-life... Read more
Amid outcry, FBI disputes account of raid at pro-life Catholic family’s home
The alleged circumstances of the Sept. 23 arrest of Mark Houck have led to a public outcry about what many... Read more
New information raises questions about FBI raid on Catholic father of 7
As of Sunday night, an online fund drive had raised more than $126,000 to help the family, far surpassing an... Read more
FBI raids home of pro-life leader on questionable charges
If convicted, he could face up to 11 years in prison. Read more
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