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House, Senate Republicans press FBI on abortion clinic, pregnancy investigations, claim 'abuse' of law

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Republicans in Congress are sending a letter to the FBI Wednesday demanding transparency and data on the bureau's enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.

The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act prohibits the threat or use of physical force to intimidate a person seeking an abortion.

It also outlaws damage or destruction to abortion facilities, pregnancy centers and houses of worship. The letter, written by Texas Rep.

Chip Roy and signed by House and Senate lawmakers, accuses the FBI of wielding the act to punish political opponents.  "I am outraged by the Biden administration's open war on pro-life activists and weaponization of federal law enforcement against patriotic Americans for their beliefs," Roy told Fox News Digital in a statement. "This administration has a lot of explaining to do when protecting one's own child means armed FBI agents at the door." FBI Director Christopher Wray is sworn in during a hearing before Senate Judiciary Committee at Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill Aug.

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