Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

A federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration's policy preventing Medicaid funding from going to abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a ruling Friday that blocked the rule from taking effect for some Planned Parenthood facilities. Her follow-up opinion Monday has thwarted the rule nationwide, applying to all Planned Parenthood organizations. This means that Planned Parenthood patients can use Medicaid, and health centers can receive reimbursements for their care.

“Patients are likely to suffer adverse health consequences where care is disrupted or unavailable," Talwani wrote in the ruling. "In particular, restricting Members’ ability to provide healthcare services threatens an increase in unintended pregnancies and attendant complications because of reduced access to effective contraceptives, and an increase in undiagnosed and untreated STIs."

The rule was implemented as part of Donald Trump's tax policy — the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by Congress — ordering the federal government to end Medicaid payments to abortion providers that received more than $800,000 in 2023. The organization warned that this would result in nearly 200 clinics in 24 states closing and more than 1 million patients losing care.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and Planned Parenthood Association of Utah filed a lawsuit against the administration shortly after Trump signed the bill into law. Planned Parenthood emphasized in a statement that patients with Medicaid can still go to their facilities for care while the lawsuit moves forward.

“As this case continues, patients across the country can still go to their trusted Planned Parenthood provider for care using Medicaid," said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. "We will keep fighting this cruel law so that everyone can get birth control, STI testing and treatment, cancer screenings, and other critical health care, no matter their insurance.”

This story has been updated with additional information.