Attorneys for Planned Parenthood argue that cutting Medicaid payments to their abortion providers will harm vulnerable populations with limited health care options

Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.

The Live Action anti-abortion group is set to protest at nearly 200 Planned Parenthood locations across the United States on Saturday for “Defund Day.” One of the demonstrations will be at a Planned Parenthood facility located at 1225 4th St.

Republicans criticize Obama-appointed judge for issuing a temporary restraining order preventing the defunding of Planned Parenthood, calling it an overreach of judicial authority

While advocates focused on Planned Parenthood, the bill did not mention it by name. Instead, it cut off reimbursements for organizations that are primarily engaged in family planning services — which generally include things such as contraception, abortion and pregnancy tests — and received more than $800,000 from Medicaid in 2023.

In the commonwealth, about 700 to 800 patients per month use Medicaid to pay for services, said RaeAnn Pickett, communications director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia. The organization's clinics serve around 25,

Oshkosh protesters plan to rally against President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" at Opera House Square July 3. The bill proposes large tax cuts, reduces Medicaid spending and increases ICE funding. Opponents fear the bill will lead to loss of health care coverage, harm rural hospitals and increase deportations.

Planned Parenthood brought 151,000 pink beads to Rep. Stauber’s office to represent the 151,000 people in the area represented by Pete Stauber who use Medicaid.

Many in the crowd wore pink and voiced concern that the proposed budget bill could threaten access to services such as cancer screenings and birth control.

As thousands of women, men and children swarmed the streets across the country, some protesting the possible defunding of Planned Parenthood, a smaller-scale resistance was being planned at the Aeronaut Brewing Company in Somerville on Saturday. The Inaugural Wrecking Ball, a public fundraiser, was held a day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. It helped raise funds...

The Live Action anti- abortion group is set to protest at nearly 200 Planned Parenthood locations across the United States on Saturday for “Defund Day.” One of the demonstrations will be at a ...