In a critical legal battle, Planned Parenthood is striving to prevent Medicaid funding cuts to its abortion providers, asserting that such reductions will adversely affect vulnerable populations with limited healthcare options.

Rep. Scott Peters’ efforts to protect Medicaid were thwarted in Congress as a plan to scale back the healthcare program advanced despite his opposition. The decision holds significant implications for uninsured individuals relying on Medicaid in San Diego’s 50th District.