Staff Reports
Mark Houck, a Catholic pro-life father who was wrongly targeted by the Biden administration, has filed a lawsuit against the FBI and DOJ for their malicious and retaliatory prosecution. He, along with his wife, is alleging abuse of process, false arrest, assault, and deprivation of his Fourth Amendment rights. It’s clear that the government agents used excessive force to arrest Houck on non-violent charges, even though he posed no threat to law enforcement and did not own a gun.
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This lawsuit is an important step in putting an end to the unjust persecutions by the Biden administration. Houck believes that if the DOJ faces significant consequences and public scrutiny, they will think twice before coming after pro-life individuals and people of faith. It’s a reminder that the government cannot trample on its people’s rights and freedoms.
Houck also highlights the long-term damage that his persecution has had on his family, particularly his children. The innocence and protection he and his wife have worked so hard to provide have been stripped away. The emotional toll and uncertainty for their kids are immeasurable. No amount of compensation can make up for the harm they have endured.
The stress from this ordeal has even led to three miscarriages and infertility for Houck’s wife, Ryan-Marie. It’s heartbreaking to think of the physical and emotional toll that this unjust persecution has taken on their family. This is a clear example of how government overreach can have devastating consequences on innocent individuals.
In January, Houck was declared not guilty of the federal charges brought against him. The accusations stemmed from an incident outside an abortion clinic, where he was accused of shoving a Planned Parenthood escort. Houck maintains that he was defending his 12-year-old son from verbal harassment. The fact that he was completely acquitted further supports the claims of malicious prosecution and false arrest.
The details of Houck’s arrest are disturbing. A SWAT team of 30 FBI agents surrounded his home at 7 a.m., pointing rifles at him and his family. The traumatizing experience unfolded in front of his wife and children. Such a show of force for non-violent charges is completely unwarranted and indicative of the government’s overreach.
Overall, this lawsuit serves as a crucial reminder of the need to hold the government accountable for its actions. The Biden administration’s targeting of pro-life individuals and people of faith must be addressed, and justice must be served.
