Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc.

01/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2025 18:14

Planned Parenthood Condemns Trump’s Pardons of Violent Extremists who Attacked Health Centers, Harassed Patients, & Threatened Care

Planned Parenthood Condemns Trump's Pardons of Violent Extremists who Attacked Health Centers, Harassed Patients, & Threatened Care

For Immediate Release: Jan. 24, 2025


The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) protects reproductive health providers from attacks and helps ensure patients can safely access the care they need without interference, intimidation, or violence.

WASHINGTON, DC -Today, President Donald Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists who violated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act), a federal law which protects patients, providers, and health center staff from violence. In response, Krista Noah, National Director of Affiliate Security and Response Planning at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, released the following statement:

"Yet again Donald Trump has pardoned convicted criminals - this time nearly two dozen individuals who have used violence to either harass, intimidate, or even prevent people from accessing needed health care, including at Planned Parenthood health centers. Not even a week into his presidency, Donald Trump has disregarded the law and greenlit violence against abortion providers, all at the expense of people who wish to live in peace and safely exercise the reproductive freedom they deserve.

"At Planned Parenthood, our top priority is always the safety and well-being of Planned Parenthood patients, providers, health center staff, and volunteers. Everyone deserves to provide and access sexual and reproductive health care in a safe and supportive environment. We stand firm against those who want to use violence to intimidate Planned Parenthood staff, patients, and supporters."

The FACE Act was passed by Congress in 1994 in response to an increase in violence towards patients and providers of reproductive health centers.

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Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation's largest provider of sex education. With nearly 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.