Andrew Bailey's anti-abortion stance

Andrew Bailey, Missouri's attorney general, argued abortion reduces state tax revenue and teen birth rates in 2024.

“I have faith that God designs every human being in the womb.”

Bailey's FBI appointment

Bailey became co-deputy director of the FBI in 2025, overseeing investigations into abortion providers.

Comstock Act threat

US Attorney General Todd Blanche plans to enforce the 19th-century Comstock Act against abortion pill distributors.

Bailey's legal battles

Bailey sued Planned Parenthood for false advertising and targeted gender-affirming care providers in Missouri.

FBI's role in abortion

The FBI could investigate mail-order abortion pill distribution under the Comstock Act, as Senate Republicans urged action.

Bailey's resignation

Bailey resigned from the FBI in September 2026, citing family needs after internal conflicts over counterterrorism agents.

Comstock Act enforcement

Abortion opponents argue the Comstock Act remains active and could criminalize abortion pill distribution.

Trump administration's stance

Trump's DOJ plans to use Comstock Act to target abortion pill providers, with support from pro-fetal personhood advocates.

Bailey's background

Bailey lost a daughter in 2017 and has four children, three adopted, with a strong anti-abortion stance.

FBI raid on election office

Bailey oversaw a 2020 election raid in Georgia, a move criticized by Democratic senators as unprecedented.

Comstock Act history

The Comstock Act, dating to the 1800s, targets 'obscene' items sent by mail and has been dormant since the 1900s.

Bailey's resignation reasons

Bailey cited family needs but was reportedly upset over demotions of counterterrorism agents and lack of FBI director nomination.

Abortion pill enforcement

Federal agencies could use Comstock Act or RICO laws to target abortion pill providers, with Senate Republicans pushing for action.

Bailey's legal impact

Bailey's lawsuits kept abortion pill access under scrutiny, with similar cases emerging in Florida and other states.

FBI's election role

Bailey oversaw the 2020 election raid in Georgia, a move criticized by Democratic senators as unprecedented.

Comstock Act enforcement

Abortion opponents argue the Comstock Act remains active and could criminalize abortion pill distribution.