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Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding

Last updated: July 9, 2025 11:36 am
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This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding

In a turn of events reminiscent of a political drama, a federal judge has intervened in the ongoing funding saga surrounding Planned Parenthood. On July 7, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of Massachusetts handed down a temporary restraining order that pauses a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would have cut Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics.

The urgency of the court’s decision was underscored by the fact that Planned Parenthood filed its lawsuit against the Trump administration earlier that same day, seeking to halt a year-long defunding measure. Judge Talwani’s ruling, which came after hours, was ex parte—meaning it was issued without hearing from the other side, adding a layer of intrigue to the situation.

This legal skirmish follows a Supreme Court ruling from June 27 that restricted judges’ abilities to issue nationwide injunctions. The contentious statute in question imposes a one-year ban on Medicaid payments to health care nonprofits that received over $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements during the previous fiscal year, creating a financial landmine particularly aimed at organizations like Planned Parenthood, even if they weren’t specifically named.

Initially, the legislative measure proposed a staggering ten-year defunding period, but in a last-minute compromise, this was reduced to just one year before the bill’s congressional approval—a classic case of political maneuvering. Republicans have long sought to sever federal funding from Planned Parenthood, arguing that taxpayer money should not support organizations involved in abortion services.

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In its legal complaint, Planned Parenthood asserted that this act, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, unfairly targets its network, particularly because its clinics provide essential services beyond abortions, including birth control and pregnancy testing, to millions of Medicaid recipients.

The consequences of allowing this provision to take effect could be dire. Planned Parenthood estimates that nearly 80 million Americans who rely on Medicaid for critical health services would be severely impacted. The complaint also argues that the law violates constitutional protections, specifically the bill of attainder clause, which prohibits legislative measures that punish specific groups without a fair trial.

Judge Talwani acknowledged that Planned Parenthood demonstrated “good cause” for the order but did not elaborate further. Her ruling ensures that the federal government cannot enforce the defunding provision for 14 days, mandating that Medicaid funding continues to flow to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates during this period. Additionally, she required the Trump administration to submit a compliance report within 96 hours.

This ruling emerges in the wake of a June 26 Supreme Court decision that provided states with greater latitude to restrict Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, further complicating the landscape of reproductive health services in America.

As the Department of Justice remained silent on the matter, the implications of this judicial decision will likely reverberate through the halls of power and impact the health services landscape for millions of Americans. The battle over funding may not just be a legal issue but a stark reflection of the ongoing cultural and political divides in the nation.

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