Louisiana’s lone Planned Parenthood clinic closed on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for reproductive healthcare in the state. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more on this pivotal development.
A federal appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump’s administration to prevent Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood, even as legal battles continue. The move could have immediate ramifications for the organization’s funding and the broader healthcare landscape.
A U.S. District Court judge appointed by Barack Obama has delivered a new setback to the Laken Riley Act, a bipartisan law focused on arresting illegal aliens with certain criminal records. The same judge previously blocked an effort to defund Planned Parenthood, raising fresh questions about judicial influence on high-profile legislative measures.
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.
The Supreme Court has turned down Planned Parenthood’s attempt to remain a part of a red state’s Medicaid program, marking a significant setback for the reproductive health organization.
