Faith Facts

• The FACE Act was signed into law in 1994 to protect both abortion facilities and pro-life pregnancy centers from violence and intimidation
• Since 2022, over 400 attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and churches have been documented, yet few prosecutions have occurred under the FACE Act
• Meanwhile, pro-life activists have faced aggressive federal prosecution under the same statute, raising questions about equal application of justice

A federal law meant to protect everyone appears to be enforcing justice selectively. The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act was designed to shield both abortion facilities and pro-life pregnancy centers from violence and obstruction. Yet its application tells a troubling story about unequal treatment under the law.

Since its passage in 1994, the FACE Act promised equal protection for all facilities providing reproductive health services. That commitment now rings hollow for many Americans of faith who have watched their churches and crisis pregnancy centers targeted with minimal federal response.

The statistics reveal a troubling pattern. Beginning in 2022, following the Dobbs decision that returned abortion policy to the states, pro-life pregnancy centers and churches experienced a dramatic surge in attacks. Vandalism, arson, and intimidation became routine occurrences across the nation.

More than 400 documented incidents targeted pro-life facilities and houses of worship. Windows were shattered, threatening messages spray-painted on walls, and fire damage inflicted on buildings serving vulnerable women. Yet federal prosecutions under the FACE Act for these crimes remain remarkably rare.

The contrast with enforcement against pro-life activists could not be starker. Federal authorities have pursued FACE Act charges aggressively against those accused of blocking access to abortion facilities, even in cases involving peaceful protest. Some defendants have faced years in federal prison for non-violent civil disobedience.

This disparity raises fundamental questions about justice in America. When federal law enforcement agencies choose which victims deserve protection and which perpetrators merit prosecution, the rule of law itself suffers. Equal protection under the law is not a suggestion—it is a constitutional guarantee.

For Christian Americans who operate pregnancy centers, the message seems clear: your safety matters less. These centers provide free ultrasounds, material support, and counseling to women facing unexpected pregnancies. They serve their communities without government funding, motivated by faith and compassion. Yet when extremists target them with violence, the federal response has been largely silent.

The broken promise of the FACE Act extends beyond statistics. It touches the lives of volunteers who now serve with heightened security concerns, donors who watch their charitable investments literally go up in smoke, and women in crisis who lose access to services because centers cannot afford to rebuild.

Churches have not been spared either. Houses of worship have been vandalized with threatening slogans, their sanctuaries defaced, their congregations intimidated. These are not merely property crimes—they are attacks on religious freedom itself. Yet prosecutions remain scarce.

The path forward requires courage from federal law enforcement. Equal access to reproductive health services, as the FACE Act promises, cannot exist without equal protection for all facilities providing those services. Selective enforcement undermines both justice and public trust.

Congress may need to examine whether the FACE Act requires clarification or whether the problem lies purely in its application. Americans of all perspectives should agree that violence and intimidation have no place in our public discourse, regardless of the target.

Until federal authorities demonstrate genuine commitment to protecting all facilities equally, the FACE Act’s promise remains broken. True justice demands that those who firebomb a pregnancy center face the same federal scrutiny as those who block an abortion clinic’s entrance. Anything less betrays the fundamental American principle of equal justice under law.

The crisis pregnancy centers and churches that have been attacked are not asking for special treatment. They are simply asking for the protection that federal law already promises them. That should not be controversial—it should be guaranteed.

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Faith Facts

• Pastor Steve Maile of Oasis City Church was arrested while preaching in Watford.
• He said he was left in pain during the encounter but remains committed to sharing the Gospel.
• The incident has raised concerns about religious liberty and the treatment of Christian speech in public spaces.

Watford police recently suppressed the Great Commission by arresting Pastor Steve Maile of Oasis City Church while he proclaimed the Gospel. Footage reveals three officers detaining the senior pastor despite his repeated assertions that no offense had been committed.

Maile reported being victimized and left in excruciating pain by the authorities during the encounter.

He remains resolute in his calling to share the Word of God regardless of opposition.

Faith Facts

• Liberty Counsel has formally certified the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference’s representation of tens of thousands of churches across America
• The certification comes at a critical moment for Hispanic Evangelical influence in national policy and cultural debates
• The validation confirms NHCLC’s standing as a major voice for Christian values in the rapidly growing Hispanic faith community

Liberty Counsel has issued a formal certification recognizing the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) as a legitimate representative of tens of thousands of churches throughout the United States. The certification arrives at a crucial juncture for Hispanic Evangelical Christians seeking to strengthen their voice in American public life.

The legal organization’s validation establishes the NHCLC’s credentials as a significant coalition speaking on behalf of a rapidly expanding segment of the American church. This formal recognition carries weight as faith communities increasingly engage with policy makers and cultural leaders on issues affecting religious freedom, family values, and constitutional principles.

The Hispanic Evangelical community represents one of the fastest-growing demographics within American Christianity. Their commitment to biblical values, traditional family structures, and religious liberty has positioned them as natural allies in the defense of foundational American principles.

Liberty Counsel’s certification process examined the scope and legitimacy of NHCLC’s network of affiliated churches and ministries. The formal validation confirms that the organization maintains genuine connections with faith communities it claims to represent, ensuring accountability and transparency in its advocacy work.

This development strengthens the collective voice of Hispanic Christians at a time when people of faith face mounting pressure to compromise their convictions. The certification provides credibility as the NHCLC engages with elected officials, participates in policy discussions, and represents Christian perspectives in the public square.

The growing influence of Hispanic Evangelicals reflects broader shifts in American religious life. As these communities expand their presence and engagement, their emphasis on faith, family, and freedom increasingly shapes national conversations on critical moral and cultural issues.

The formal recognition by Liberty Counsel, a respected legal advocacy organization known for defending religious liberty, adds institutional weight to NHCLC’s standing. This validation enables the coalition to more effectively advocate for policies that protect religious expression, defend life, and uphold traditional marriage and family.

For Christian conservatives, the certification represents an encouraging development in building coalitions across ethnic and cultural lines united by shared biblical values. The strengthening of Hispanic Evangelical leadership creates new opportunities for collaborative efforts to preserve America’s Christian heritage and constitutional foundations.

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