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Judge blocks Trump effort to defund Planned Parenthood

Last updated: July 28, 2025 11:15 am
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A federal judge has issued a new ruling stating that Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to receive Medicaid funding, despite efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to defund the organization. This decision comes as Planned Parenthood fights against provisions in Trump’s signature tax legislation that aimed to cut off Medicaid payments to abortion providers.

The new order, issued by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, replaces a previous injunction that blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members who did not provide abortion services or did not meet a minimum threshold of Medicaid reimbursements. Judge Talwani emphasized the potential adverse health consequences that patients could face if their access to healthcare services is disrupted or limited.

The provision in Trump’s tax bill targeted abortion providers that received more than $800,000 from Medicaid in a year, including Planned Parenthood, which offers a range of medical services beyond abortion, such as contraception, pregnancy tests, and STD testing. Although Planned Parenthood was not explicitly named in the statute, the organization’s leaders argued that it was designed to impact their numerous centers across the country.

In her latest order, Judge Talwani clarified that the court was not directing the federal government to fund elective abortions or any healthcare service not eligible for Medicaid coverage. Instead, the decision aimed to prevent the exclusion of groups like Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements when they have a strong legal case.

Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., warning that nearly 200 clinics in 24 states could be at risk of closure if they lost Medicaid funding. This could potentially leave over a million patients without access to essential care services.

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Planned Parenthood’s president and CEO, Alexis McGill Johnson, emphasized the importance of ensuring that patients can continue to receive vital healthcare services at their local Planned Parenthood centers. The lawsuit, filed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its member organizations, highlighted the significant impact that losing Medicaid funding would have on patients across the country.

The Department of Health and Human Services expressed strong disagreement with the judge’s initial order, arguing that states should not be compelled to fund organizations that prioritize political advocacy over patient care. The department raised concerns about accountability and state flexibility in funding decisions.

Medicaid is a crucial government healthcare program that serves millions of low-income and disabled Americans, with nearly half of Planned Parenthood’s patients relying on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. The ongoing legal battle between Planned Parenthood and the Trump administration underscores the broader debate over access to reproductive healthcare services and the role of federal funding in supporting healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood.

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