WASHINGTON — The Justice Department fired at least four prosecutors on Monday following a report by the Trump administration's weaponization working group that accused them of improperly enforcing the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. A department spokesperson said those fired were responsible for weaponizing the law.

The weaponization working group, dedicated to examining alleged misuse of the Justice Department during the Biden administration to target President Donald Trump, his allies and other right-wing groups, released its report Monday. The report found that the Biden-era Justice Department closely collaborated with abortion-rights organizations — including the National Abortion Federation, Planned Parenthood and the Feminist Majority Foundation — to enforce the FACE Act, which was passed in 1994 in the wake of attacks on abortion clinics and providers.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the prosecutors for working hand in hand with NGOs and nonprofits to target anti-abortion activists. "I'll tell you what, there's no emails in my inbox from NGOs telling me what to do," Blanche said. He said the report showed the Biden-era Justice Department was working very closely with outside organizations to go after individuals who were pro-life.

Anti-abortion advocates met with Justice Department officials on Wednesday. John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, attended a meeting with Civil Rights Division officials at the department. Mize said the impetus behind the meeting was the FACE Act report, and he called the revelations about the collaboration between NGOs and the Justice Department troubling and frightening. A Justice Department official said Mize did not meet directly with Harmeet Dhillon, a Trump administration official who heads the Civil Rights Division.

"In this DOJ, the Civil Rights Division routinely meets with interest groups from all perspectives, but sets litigation priorities consistent with the priorities of the Administration," a department spokesperson said.