A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can continue withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and similar health centers while ongoing legal challenges are resolved. This decision affects states that rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare services, including cancer screenings and birth control. The ruling follows multiple lawsuits filed by states and Planned Parenthood against the administration’s funding cuts. Some states, like Connecticut, have allocated state funds to mitigate the impact. The legal process is ongoing, with significant implications for healthcare access and funding.
