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Judge Blocks Trump's Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood

12/3/2025

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U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani blocked a provision of U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and domestic policy bill that would cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states.
She ruled the measure violates the Constitution by imposing a retroactive, impermissibly ambiguous condition on Medicaid participation.
The ruling is stayed for one week to allow an appeal.
Planned Parenthood says at least 20 health centers have closed since partial implementation.

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U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani blocked a provision of U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and domestic policy bill that would cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states.
She ruled the measure violates the Constitution by imposing a retroactive, impermissibly ambiguous condition on Medicaid participation.
The ruling is stayed for one week to allow an appeal.
Planned Parenthood says at least 20 health centers have closed since partial implementation.