[Chewbarkah]

The article says a civil suit was dismissed. The feds are using an “Access to Abortion Clinics” law to charge the Pro-Life guy, Mark Houck, with pushing a pro-abortion activist (who was supposedly yelling obscenities at Houck’s 12-year old son and wouldn’t stop when asked repeatedly). The jerk fell down.

At most, this sounds like a simply assault. The lawsuit likely collapsed because the “victim” asked for it, did a flop, and wasn’t actually injured. The connection to the federal statute is tenuous, especially after the recent SCOTUS ruling that zapped any claim to a right to abortion via the US Constitution, and returned the issue to the States. Then one wonders why 25-30 armed agents were required, versus contacting the guy’s lawyer to arrange a voluntary surrender. If the FBI has funds to waste like this, it’s time to decimate the budget.

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Then one wonders why 25-30 armed agents were required...

Bullies always need an overwhelming advantage to feel brave. With Houck's magical pushing powers he would probably have pushed away a dozen or so agents who would then fall down. Better to have two dozen armed with automatic weapons.

[curious7]

It was done to scare the citizenry - because the feebs in power are terrified that they’ll have to answer for their actions.