A federal judge moved Tuesday to block the Trump administration from enforcing a controversial provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” temporarily halting efforts to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood affiliates across 22 states.
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that a coalition of Democratic attorneys general is likely to succeed in their argument that the legislation imposes an unconstitutional, retroactive condition on states participating in the Medicaid program.
While Talwani issued a preliminary injunction to stop the funding cuts, she paused the order’s implementation for seven days, granting the administration a brief window to file an appeal.
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The ruling targets a specific funding restriction in the Reconciliation Act aimed at groups that provide abortions and received more than $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in 2023.
Tuesday’s decision follows an earlier move by Talwani in July, where she extended a temporary restraining order protecting Planned Parenthood affiliates in Massachusetts and Utah from similar enforcement.
Planned Parenthood sought the injunction, arguing in court filings that the sudden removal of funds would severely disrupt healthcare services for thousands of Medicaid patients. The court ordered the organization to post a $100 bond, ensuring the injunction remains in place until at least July 21 unless a higher court intervenes.
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