Staff Reports
President Donald Trump is preparing to make a bold move by pardoning several pro-life activists who have found themselves behind bars, courtesy of the Biden administration’s overzealous Justice Department. This announcement couldn’t come at a better time, just ahead of the 52nd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.—an event that promises to draw tens of thousands of supporters dedicated to the sanctity of life. Surprisingly, it seems that the current administration, which prides itself on its compassion, has opted for a heavy hand instead, targeting peaceful activists while turning a blind eye to the antics of rowdy left-wing protestors.
In advance of the rally, Trump will share a pre-recorded video message, solidifying his commitment to the pro-life cause. This comes hot on the heels of his recent executive order, where he generously issued full pardons to about 1,500 individuals linked to the events of January 6 at the Capitol. Nothing says “I’m back” like making good on a campaign promise and reigniting the hopes of pro-life advocates who’ve faced unfair prosecution under the onerous Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
In classic Trump fashion, his allies have hinted that the pardons could be issued within days. They argue that these activists were simply standing up for life and were wrongly persecuted while violent leftist demonstrators saunter off with little more than a warning. The list of benefactors of this impending magnanimity includes a diverse group of individuals such as Lauren Handy, who spent 57 months in prison, and Bevelyn Williams, who endured 41 months behind bars, all for their convictions related to peacefully protesting outside abortion facilities.
Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign has rekindled discussions about reviewing the cases of so-called political prisoners—a term that seems more relevant by the day. He has made it clear that he would look into the convictions of pro-life activists, asserting that they have been persecuted by a government that should be protecting free speech and the right to protest. In an earlier statement, he expressed commitment to expediting reviews and issuing pardons to those unfairly punished, sorting through the cases with the urgency that a phone-in friend to Sean Hannity would appreciate.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump to pardon pro-lifers persecuted by the Biden administration.https://t.co/uC0vf4lgz1
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) January 23, 2025
The legal team at the Thomas More Society took the initiative to urge Trump to grant full and unconditional pardons to 21 pro-life activists already sentenced under the FACE Act. The group boasts a colorful mix of grandparents, pastors, and Holocaust survivors—all of whom faced staggering prison terms simply for standing up for their beliefs. In a not-so-coincidental twist, Trump’s recent pardoning spree included those charged for the January 6 incident, which he downplayed as mere minor incidents, in stark contrast to the completely disproportionate responses faced by the pro-life advocates.
As Trump continues to jockey for position in the 2024 race, he cements his reputation as the most pro-life president in American history. With each pardon and every rally, Trump not only embraces the pro-life movement but also challenges the narratives pushed by those in power who ignore the injustices committed against peaceful protestors. It’s a battle of life—pure and simple—and President Trump seems more than eager to join the fray.
