Summary
A judge decided not to pause a lawsuit against the Trump administration about Medicaid cuts to Planned Parenthood despite the government shutdown. The administration requested a delay because many federal employees, including lawyers, are not working due to lack of funding. Twenty-three states have challenged this federal action, arguing it unfairly targets Planned Parenthood's health services.
Key Facts
- A judge denied the Trump administration's request to delay a lawsuit over Medicaid cuts to Planned Parenthood.
- The government shutdown began on September 30, affecting federal workers, including attorneys.
- The request for a delay was because Department of Justice attorneys cannot work during the shutdown.
- The judge ruled that the need to continue the case is more important than the shutdown's impact on federal lawyers.
- In July, 23 states sued the federal government over excluding Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding.
- The states argue the cuts punish Planned Parenthood for its advocacy and threaten healthcare access for millions.
- The lawsuit focuses on access to essential health services, not abortion funding.
- The case includes plaintiff states such as California, New York, and Illinois.
