DOJ Lawsuit Targets Anti-Abortion Groups for Blocking Ohio Clinics

The Justice Department accuses activists of obstructing access to reproductive care facilities in 2021, citing violations of the FACE Act.

The lawsuit names Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Red Rose Rescue, and seven individuals as defendants.
Incidents occurred at two Ohio clinics in June 2021, involving physical obstruction and intimidation.
Defendants allegedly blocked waiting rooms, parking lots, and clinic entrances, delaying or preventing patient access.
The DOJ seeks fines and damages under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
One defendant, Lauren Handy, was recently sentenced for a similar protest in Washington, D.C.