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Justice Department Fires Prosecutors Amid FACE Act Review

4/14/2026

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The Justice Department fired at least four prosecutors involved in FACE Act prosecutions during the Biden administration, including Sanjay Patel.
The firings coincided with the finalization of a report on the FACE Act.
The FACE Act, enacted in 1994, addresses threats against women at reproductive health clinics.
The department dismissed several FACE Act cases while continuing to allow ongoing cases involving abortion rights activists.

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Story summary

The Justice Department fired at least four prosecutors involved in FACE Act prosecutions during the Biden administration, including Sanjay Patel.
The firings coincided with the finalization of a report on the FACE Act.
The FACE Act, enacted in 1994, addresses threats against women at reproductive health clinics.
The department dismissed several FACE Act cases while continuing to allow ongoing cases involving abortion rights activists.