The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, a case that could determine whether states have the right to exclude abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding.
South Carolina is defending its decision to block taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, arguing that the organization prioritizes abortion and political activism over comprehensive healthcare services. At the heart of the case is whether states can direct Medicaid funds to better serve low-income women and families without interference from federal courts.
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