Moms for Liberty claims vindication after DOJ reveals FBI assessments of parents

A newly released Justice Department report shows the FBI opened 25 "Guardian assessments" on parents after a 2021 memorandum from Attorney General Merrick Garland addressing threats against school officials. Among those investigations was a mother flagged because she owned a firearm and belonged to a "right-wing mom’s group," which the DOJ and Education Department later identified as Moms for Liberty. Tina Descovich, co-founder of the group, said the disclosure validates the organization’s claim that parents were subjected to intrusive questioning about mental health and weapons, and that they feared retaliation.

She described the findings as a moment of vindication and warned that the episode should not be forgotten as the nation heads into the midterm elections. The report also noted internal criticism of the memo as politically motivated and a potential First Amendment violation. Descovich called for accountability and urged one outlet administration to hold responsible those who directed the investigations.