Judge Blocks Trump-Era Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood

A federal judge blocked enforcement of a provision in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill that, while not naming Planned Parenthood, was structured to cut Medicaid funding from the organization and its affiliates, likely violating constitutional protections as a bill of attainder. The funding cuts have led to clinic closures, particularly in California, disrupting care for tens of thousands of Medicaid recipients, including people with disabilities and low-income patients. Some states have attempted to offer temporary funding, but the loss of federal support has left a significant gap in services. The judge issued a preliminary injunction, and the blocked provision faces ongoing legal challenge. Planned Parenthood officials stress that abortion services represent a small portion of their work, emphasizing the importance of their preventive and primary care offerings. The future of Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid funding remains uncertain.