By Paul Joseph
A new Department of Justice (DOJ) task force report has alleged widespread anti-Christian bias under the Biden administration, citing what it describes as targeted prosecutions, discriminatory policies, and institutional actions that undermined religious liberty in the United States.
The report, released under the current DOJ leadership, claims that federal power was used in ways that unfairly affected Christians, particularly those involved in pro-life activism and religious expression.
Among its key findings, the report alleges that federal law enforcement agencies disproportionately targeted pro-life demonstrators under federal statutes, while allegedly showing less enforcement intensity toward other protest groups.
It also raises concerns over what it describes as policy discrimination, pointing to federal actions linked to “gender-affirming” care guidance, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and Title IX enforcement as areas where religious objections were allegedly not adequately considered.
The document further highlights what it calls institutional bias, including an allegation that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) denied tax-exempt status to a Christian organization due to its biblical beliefs.
It also claims that certain federal actions sought to restrict Christians from acting in accordance with their faith, particularly on issues relating to life, marriage, and sexuality.
Reacting to the findings, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pledged that the Department of Justice would pursue accountability and take steps to address the allegations.
Blanche stated that the DOJ would work to “expose bad actors” and strengthen protections for religious liberty, describing the report as part of a broader effort to safeguard constitutional freedoms for all Americans.
The report has drawn strong reactions across political and advocacy groups.
Conservative organisations, including the Family Research Council, welcomed the findings, arguing that they reflect growing concerns about hostility toward Christian perspectives on marriage, family, and life issues within federal policy enforcement.
However, critics such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation pushed back against the report’s conclusions, arguing that it misrepresents the enforcement of civil rights and public health laws.
They maintained that religious liberty protections should not be used to justify discrimination or exemption from generally applicable laws.
The report signals a potential shift in the Department of Justice’s approach to religious freedom-related cases under the current administration, with an emphasis on reviewing past enforcement actions and strengthening accountability mechanisms.
Officials say further reviews and possible investigations may follow as the DOJ examines the report’s findings in detail.
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