Congressman Biggs, Congressman Roy Lead Effort to Preserve Evidence Related to Disturbing DC Abortion Case

Today, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government Chip Roy (R-TX) sent a letter to Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith in response to a report that the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) has advised the Washington D.C. Medical Examiner to dispose of the remains of five preborn children whose bodies were reportedly recovered from the Washington Surgi-Clinic. Based on evidence collected at the time of recovery, these children may have been viable, and likely suffered severely painful partial-birth abortion procedures. Murdering a child through a partial-birth abortion is a crime under federal law. Yet, for two years, both the MPD and DOJ have ignored this case. The House Judiciary Committee maintains jurisdiction over criminal law and federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital pursuant to House Rule X.

“All life is precious, and any violator of the Partial-Birth Abortion Act must be held accountable.The MPD and DOJ’s investigation was insufficient and inadequate. The DOJ’s effort to dispose of these bodies without conducting an investigation is malpractice. These bodies must be preserved. I applaud Congressman Roy for spearheading this effort with me to protect life. Americans deserve to know what happened to these five innocent children and the rogue actors involved must be brought to justice. I remain hopeful that the Mayor and Chief reconsider their decision to dispose of the remains of these children,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. 

“It’s been almost two years, and the five unborn children who appeared to be aborted illegally in our nation’s capital have still not received justice. These are human beings — fellow Americans — and this testimony indicates that Joe Biden's Department of Justice is trying to sweep the horrifying reality of the case, and of abortion in general, under the rug. I'm proud to work with my friend and colleague Andy Biggs on this critical matter,” said Congressman Chip Roy. 

The letter may be read here.