The administration applies the law to protect the free exercise of religion.
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey filed a complaint against defendants who allegedly engaged in threats of force, intimidation, and violence against a Jewish synagogue in New Jersey. The complaint outlined how the actions were intended to interfere with the free exercise of religion under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
“No American should be harassed, targeted, or discriminated against for peacefully practicing their religion,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Today’s lawsuit underscores this Department of Justice’s commitment to defending Jewish Americans — and all Americans of faith — from those who would threaten their right to worship.”
“This Justice Department will vigorously enforce the right of every American to worship in peace and without fear,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Those who target houses of worship and violate our federal laws protecting people of faith are on notice that they will face the consequences.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Attorney General Bondi as she oversees the Justice Department’s efforts to uphold the constitutional protections of religious liberty.
- For Assistant Attorney General Dhillon to be discerning as she applies the FACE Act to the prosecution of attacks on houses of worship.
Sources: Front Page Mag, The Christian Post
