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Attorney General Merrick Garland

20 state AGs call for investigation into FBI’s ‘anti-Catholic’ memo

Feb 13, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The chief law enforcement officers from 20 states signed a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning a since-retracted... Read more

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Nicole Parker (left) testifies during the first hearing of the Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Feb. 9, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

GOP-created panel’s first hearing on ‘weaponization’ of government draws fire from Democrats

Feb 9, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A former FBI agent told members of a new House panel that she left the agency after she believes it... Read more

An FBI agent stands outside the Houck residence in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 23, 2022. Mark Houck was arrested that day and charged with assaulting a Planned Parenthood escort outside an Philadelphia abortion clinic on Oct. 13, 2021.

Investigation into FBI, fed agencies’ targeting of Christians and pro-lifers to begin next week

Feb 4, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

A primary focus of the investigation will be the Biden administration’s targeting of pro-lifers through the Freedom of Access to... Read more

Vandalism at St. John XXIII parish in Fort Collins, Colo., May 7, 2022.

FBI investigating crimes against churches, pro-life groups, director affirms

Nov 18, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

FBI Director Christopher Wray has reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to investigating crimes against pro-life groups and churches. Read more

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FBI releases video of attack on firebombed Buffalo pregnancy center, says FACE Act charges possible

Nov 14, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The FBI also announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the arsonists. Read more

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18-year-old arrested after threats to New Jersey synagogues 

Nov 11, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Omar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities.  Read more

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FBI: New Jersey synagogues face credible ‘broad threat’

Nov 3, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

“The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in NJ,” the Newark office of the FBI... Read more

German Cardinal Gerhard Müller visited the home and family of Mark Houck, a pro-life father of seven who was arrested on Sept. 13 by several FBI agents in the early hours of the morning.

German Cardinal Gerhard Müller visits home of Mark Houck, target of FBI raid

Oct 14, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

German Cardinal Gerhard Müller visited the home and family of Mark Houck, a pro-life father of seven who was arrested... Read more

Mark Houck with his children

Mark Houck calls men to fight ‘noble battles.’ A controversial indictment is his biggest one yet

Oct 7, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras

A look at the Catholic father of seven at the center of a growing debate over the FBI's actions toward... Read more

An FBI agent stands outside the Houck residence in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 23, 2022. Mark Houck was arrested that day and charged with assaulting a Planned Parenthood escort outside an Philadelphia abortion clinic on Oct. 13, 2021.

Amid outcry, FBI disputes account of raid at pro-life Catholic family’s home

Sep 26, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras

The alleged circumstances of the Sept. 23 arrest of Mark Houck have led to a public outcry about what many... Read more

Mountain Area Pregnancy Services, a pro-life pregnancy center in Asheville, North Carolina, had its windows smashed and was spray-painted with pro-abortion messaging on June 6 or June 7, 2022.

FBI investigating attacks on Catholic churches, pro-life pregnancy centers

Jun 17, 2022

By CNA Staff

The FBI said it "takes all threats seriously" and "will remain vigilant to protect our communities.” Read more

Cathedral of Christ the King, Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock’s Catholic cathedral finds $250k missing, FBI finds embezzlement suspect in Colombia

Jun 24, 2021

By CNA Staff

A man who allegedly stole more than $250,000 from Lubbock’s Christ the King Cathedral has been located in Colombia, and... Read more

Is the FBI preparing to investigate Planned Parenthood?

Nov 15, 2017

An FBI request for un-redacted Planned Parenthood documents from the U.S. Senate could signal an investigation into whether the abortion... Read more

A suspect is taken into custody by FBI agents in Jackson, Mississippi during Operation Cross Country VIII in June 2014.

Major FBI bust highlights problem of human trafficking

Jun 27, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The arrest of nearly 300 suspected pimps and rescue of 168 children in a national bust of child sex trafficking... Read more