Celebrate the Court’s Stand for Planned Parenthood

In a major win for reproductive rights and health care access, a federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to delay a critical lawsuit over its unlawful plan to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.

Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the government shutdown is no excuse for halting justice — ensuring the case will move forward and that states can continue fighting to protect essential care for millions. Her decision is a victory for fairness, accountability, and the millions of patients who rely on Planned Parenthood for cancer screenings, birth control, pregnancy care, and more.

The lawsuit — brought by 23 states, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro — challenges Trump’s cruel effort to punish Planned Parenthood for standing up for reproductive freedom. These states are sending a clear message: health care is a right, not a bargaining chip, and no administration can silence providers for speaking out.

Add your name to celebrate this ruling, applaud the states defending Planned Parenthood, and stand up for reproductive justice and access to care for all.