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Appeals Court Allows Trump to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding

9/12/2025

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A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to stop Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, affecting over 1.1 million patients.
The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the administration can enforce the law during ongoing legal appeals.
The law, part of Trump's tax bill, limits Medicaid funding to providers earning over $800,000 annually if they perform abortions.
Planned Parenthood's CEO condemned the ruling, claiming it restricts access to essential healthcare and violates constitutional rights.
The appeals court will continue reviewing the case, with additional arguments anticipated.

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Story summary

A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to stop Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, affecting over 1.1 million patients.
The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the administration can enforce the law during ongoing legal appeals.
The law, part of Trump's tax bill, limits Medicaid funding to providers earning over $800,000 annually if they perform abortions.
Planned Parenthood's CEO condemned the ruling, claiming it restricts access to essential healthcare and violates constitutional rights.
The appeals court will continue reviewing the case, with additional arguments anticipated.