Shocking discovery of five late-term aborted babies outside a Washington D.C. clinic has ignited demands for a federal investigation as evidence suggests illegal partial-birth abortion and infanticide may have occurred, while authorities prosecuted pro-life activists instead of investigating the deaths.
Key Takeaways
- Congressional leaders Chip Roy and Andy Biggs are demanding the FBI investigate the Biden Administration’s alleged coverup of the “D.C. 5” case involving fetal remains discovered in 2022.
- Medical examinations of the remains suggest some babies may have died by infanticide and partial-birth abortion – both illegal under federal law.
- Instead of investigating these potential federal crimes, authorities prosecuted the pro-life activists who discovered the remains for blocking clinic access.
- Nine pro-life organizations have signed a letter to interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro calling for a proper investigation into the Washington Surgi-Clinic operated by Cesare Santangelo.
- Evidence suggests approximately 1,734 infants survive abortion attempts annually in the United States, with limited legal protections for these survivors.
Pro-Life Groups Demand Justice for the “D.C. Five”
In March 2022, members of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) made a grim discovery outside Washington Surgi-Clinic, a facility operated by Cesare Santangelo. The activists found the remains of five late-term aborted babies, now referred to as the “D.C. Five.” Initial medical examinations suggested deeply troubling conclusions – some of these babies may have died through illegal methods including infanticide and partial-birth abortion, both explicitly prohibited under federal law. Despite the serious nature of these potential crimes, federal authorities have consistently refused to investigate the circumstances surrounding these deaths.
“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. 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. As we continue to conduct our investigation into the District of Columbia’s enforcement of the Partial-Birth Abortion Act and the Born Alive Infants Protection Act, serious questions remain surrounding the deaths of these children. We write to request that the FBI review the decision not to move forward with an investigation and the Biden Harris’s apparent decision not to enforce the Partial-Birth Abortion Act and the Born Alive Infants Protection Act.” – Representatives Chip Roy and Andy Biggs
Evidence Destruction Allegations and Congressional Intervention
The situation took an even more concerning turn when allegations emerged that the Biden administration attempted to destroy critical evidence in the case. According to a letter signed by nine pro-life organizations, “President Biden’s Department of Justice allegedly ordered the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department to incinerate the evidence. Thankfully, Members of Congress took shrewd steps to protect the evidence through preservation of evidence requests.” The letter, addressed to interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, urges a thorough investigation into what many consider a deliberate attempt to conceal potential federal crimes.
“We, as leaders of the Pro-Life Movement, respectfully ask that you conduct a proper investigation into the suspected violations of the Partial-Birth Abortion Act and the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act in connection with the D.C. Five. As the Interim United States Attorney for Washington, D.C., it is your responsibility to follow the facts where they may lead and enforce federal law to protect those most vulnerable in our nation’s capital: the unborn.” – The letter
The Hidden Crisis of Abortion Survivors
The “D.C. Five” case has highlighted a broader issue that receives little public attention – infants who survive abortion attempts. Current federal law, specifically the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002, recognizes the legal personhood of infants who survive abortion procedures. However, this legislation lacks meaningful enforcement mechanisms to ensure these vulnerable newborns receive appropriate medical care. The Abortion Survivors Network has compiled data suggesting the problem is far more widespread than commonly acknowledged, with potentially thousands of infants born alive during failed abortion procedures annually.
“Although the United States fails to record reliable data on abortion survivors, we have estimated, through Canadian government extrapolations, that 1,734 infants are born alive after a failed abortion procedure every year in the United States. In other words, about 2 out of every 1,000 abortions result in a live birth. After 49.5 years of Roe v Wade, 85,817 babies lived through an abortion procedure.” – The Abortion Survivors Network
Justice Denied: Prosecution of Activists Instead of Abortionists
In a striking illustration of the administration’s priorities, instead of investigating the potential federal crimes evidenced by the discovered remains, authorities chose to prosecute the pro-life activists who brought these potential violations to light. These individuals were charged with blocking access to the Washington Surgi-Clinic facility, drawing criticism that the Justice Department has deliberately focused its resources on targeting pro-life advocates rather than enforcing existing laws against partial-birth abortion and infanticide. This apparent selective enforcement has fueled calls for congressional oversight and a renewed commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.
