President Trump signed pardons for 23 anti-abortion activists who were prosecuted under the Biden administration for their involvement in blocking access to an abortion clinic in 2020. In a statement, Trump expressed that these individuals should not have faced legal consequences for their actions. Among the pardoned was Lauren Handy, previously sentenced to almost five years in prison, whose case became controversial due to the discovery of five fetuses in her residence. Trump's actions were strategically timed just before the March for Life rally, highlighting his ongoing support for the anti-abortion movement.
President Trump granted pardons to 23 anti-abortion activists, calling their past prosecution unjust, a day before the March for Life rally.
Mr. Trump emphasized that signing these pardons marked a significant moment and viewed it as relief for peaceful protesters involved in past demonstrations.
Pardoned activists were charged with federal offenses for blockading an abortion clinic in 2020, a case that drew significant media attention.
Lauren Handy, one of the activists, was sentenced to nearly five years, making headlines when police discovered five fetuses at her home.
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