Over 20 States Join Forces to Challenge Trump Administration’s Cuts to Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
BANGOR, Maine — More than 20 states, including Maine, have initiated legal action against the Trump administration over proposed cuts to Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. This lawsuit challenges a specific component of the administration’s significant tax legislation that reduces reimbursements to key providers of family planning services. The states contend that the language in the law is ambiguous regarding its applicability to various organizations. They argue that the measure infringes on free speech rights by explicitly targeting Planned Parenthood for its public stance on abortion advocacy. The Trump administration, however, maintains that states should … Read more