North Carolina Democratic Rep. Deborah Ross didn’t get the answers she was looking for Wednesday when she asked FBI Director Christopher Wray about the attacks on abortion centers.
Ross first addressed the rise of anti-Semitism in his home state, claiming that HBCU students were threatened by domestic terrorists.
“In North Carolina and across the country, we have seen growing threats to reproductive health care providers following the Dobbs decision last summer. and access to reproductive health care in my state is severely restricted, and people often have to travel through intimidating crowds to get the care they need. “While some have highlighted the vandalism of critical pregnancy centers since Mr Low’s downfall, they have failed to acknowledge or respond to the increase in violence among abortion providers.” Mr. Ross argued.
“Does the FBI currently provide anti-terrorism training to civilians, HBCUs, warship locations, religious centers, individuals providing abortion services, and LGBTQ groups? So can they help you and law enforcement?” Ross asked.
Wray said the FBI is working closely with both the Jewish community and college campuses to ensure safety and provide information on how to respond to the events mentioned by Ross. (Related: Pro-life group warns of repeated attacks, accuses FBI and DOJ of inadequate response)
“But when you mention reproductive facilities in terms of abortion, I’d be remiss if, of course, you didn’t also point out that reverse violence has increased considerably since the Dobbs ruling.” said Ray.
“In fact, most of the investigations we have initiated since the Dobbs ruling, probably about 70%, have involved violence against pro-life facilities. We have arrested a man who was accused of
More than 87 pro-life centers have been attacked since the Roe v. Wade reversal. In May, a pro-life pregnancy center was destroyed in Florida with decapitated chickens and mutilated lambs.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has been criticized by some for prosecuting attacks on abortion clinics and pro-life pregnancy centers differently.
