NewsThe Daily WireApril 30, 2026United States
Report Alleges Anti-Religious Bias in Biden-Era DOJ Communications
A recent report cites text messages between Department of Justice attorneys discussing the potential prosecution of Catholic nuns who attended the January 6 rally. The article claims these communications reflect a broader pattern of bias against religious and pro-life individuals within the previous administration's Justice Department.
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Read the full story at The Daily Wire Why It Matters
The report highlights ongoing congressional scrutiny into the internal conduct and potential ideological bias of federal prosecutors during the Biden administration.
Key Facts
- Senator Chuck Grassley obtained text messages between DOJ attorneys Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston.
- The text messages show the attorneys discussing the potential prosecution of Catholic nuns who were present at the January 6 rally.
- Joseph Cooney is currently a candidate for Virginia's 7th congressional district.
- The Trump DOJ Weaponization Working Group released an 800-page report regarding the use of the FACE Act.
- The article alleges that Biden-era prosecutors sought an average of 26.8 months in prison for pro-life defendants.
- The article claims that jurors in certain cases were screened for religiosity.
Who's Mentioned
organizationDaily Wire“Media outlet that published the report.”personNeera Tanden“Former Biden White House official.”personMolly Gaston“DOJ attorney.”personChuck Grassley“U.S. Senator (R-IA) who obtained the text messages.”personJoseph Cooney“Former DOJ attorney and candidate for Virginia's 7th congressional district.”personMark Houck“Pro-life activist arrested by the FBI.”