Republican lawmakers press FBI to investigate alleged Biden administration cover-up of five aborted babies’ deaths that may have violated federal law.
Quick Takes
- Congressmen Chip Roy and Andy Biggs urge FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate the “D.C. Five” infant deaths from 2022
- The remains were discovered by pro-life activists outside a Washington, D.C. abortion clinic just before Roe v. Wade was overturned
- Lawmakers claim the Biden administration failed to investigate potential violations of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act and Born Alive Infants Protection Act
- The congressmen allege the previous administration targeted the women who discovered the remains rather than investigating the deaths
- Roy and Biggs have requested a review of evidence by April 29 and a briefing from the FBI
Republican Lawmakers Demand Investigation into “D.C. Five” Aborted Infants
Republican Representatives Chip Roy of Texas and Andy Biggs of Arizona are calling on FBI Director Kash Patel to launch an investigation into what they describe as a cover-up of five aborted infants’ deaths during President Biden’s administration. The lawmakers, who chair relevant House subcommittees, sent a formal request expressing concern over the lack of investigation into the deaths of what have become known as the “D.C. Five.” The remains of these babies were discovered by pro-life activists outside the Washington Surgi-Clinic in Washington, D.C. in March 2022, shortly before the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
“Serious questions remain surrounding the deaths of these children.” – Reps. Chip Roy of Texas and Andy Biggs of Arizona
Concerns Over Federal Law Violations
The congressmen’s letter to Director Patel expresses serious concerns that the infants may have been victims of partial-birth abortions, which would constitute violations of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. They also raise questions about potential violations of the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002, which guarantees legal protections to infants born alive during attempted abortions. Roy and Biggs claim that instead of investigating these potential federal crimes, the Biden administration appeared to target the pro-life advocates who discovered the remains.
“Very strong evidence suggests the ‘DC Five’ unborn children were killed within miles of our US Capitol building.” – Roy
Claims Against Washington Surgi-Clinic
Pro-life activists allege that D.C. abortionist Cesare Santangelo, who operates the Washington Surgi-Clinic, has committed illegal acts, including allowing babies born alive during abortion procedures to die without medical intervention. The activists who discovered the remains described conditions and injuries of the babies that suggest they may have been victims of partial-birth abortions. The lawmakers’ letter emphasizes the need for an independent medical examination to determine whether federal laws were violated in these cases.
“Under the Biden Administration and the tenure of former Director Christopher Wray, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) departed from its core public safety mission, suffered from senior leadership failures, and refused any real transparency or accountability for its actions.” – Roy
Timeline and Previous Requests Ignored
The case first gained attention in 2022 when activists found the remains during what they described as a rescue operation at the Washington Surgi-Clinic. Rep. Roy had previously requested that the Biden Department of Justice preserve evidence related to the D.C. Five but reportedly received no response. The current push for investigation comes as Kash Patel, a Trump appointee, now leads the FBI. The congressmen have requested a review of all evidence by April 29 and a briefing from the FBI on their findings.
“I am confident the current leadership at the DOJ and FBI will take action to defend life in our nation’s capital and to ensure that these five babies receive justice.” – Roy
Broader Accusations of Targeting Pro-Life Advocates
In their communications, Roy and Biggs have accused the Biden-Harris administration of disproportionately targeting pro-life advocates under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act while ignoring potential violations of federal abortion laws. Pro-life groups supporting the investigation hope it will expose what they see as abuses in the abortion industry and support efforts to repeal pro-abortion laws. The lawmakers emphasized that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has also faced criticism for not addressing the case when it first came to light.
“As Chairs of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government and the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, we remain concerned about the Biden-Harris Administration’s refusal to investigate the circumstances of the case of five aborted children, also known as the D.C. Five, whose remains were allegedly discovered at the Washington Surgi-Clinic in March 2022 by a pro-life advocacy group.” – Roy
Sources:
- EXCLUSIVE: FBI Must Investigate Biden Coverup Of Aborted Babies Found In DC, Lawmakers Say
- Lawmakers Urge Kash Patel to Investigate 5 Deaths Covered Up by the Biden Administration: Report
