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States sue Trump administration over family planning grant changes

States sue Trump administration over family planning grant changes

Summary

A group of 23 states sued President Donald Trump’s administration to stop changes in a family planning grant program. They say the new rules would take away federal money from states and clinics unless they follow the administration’s political views.

Key Facts

  • Twenty-three states joined together to file the lawsuit.
  • The case was filed in a federal court in Maryland.
  • The lawsuit challenges new conditions added to a family planning grant program.
  • The states say the new rules would cut federal funding from certain providers.
  • The funding would be denied unless providers agree with the Trump administration’s priorities.
  • The dispute involves federal support for family planning services, which offer health care related to pregnancy and birth control.
  • The states want the court to stop the Trump administration from enforcing these new grant conditions.
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