Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Lead to More Planned Parenthood Closures

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a pivotal case—Medina v. Planned

Parenthood South Atlantic—that could shape the future of abortion funding in America.

At issue is whether states have the right to exclude abortion providers like Planned

Parenthood from their Medicaid programs. The case stems from actions taken by the

state of South Carolina, in which South Carolina’s Governor issued an executive order

directing the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to

terminate abortion clinics from the Medicaid program. Following this, SCDHHS notified

Planned Parenthood that it was no longer qualified to offer services to Medicaid

beneficiaries and terminated its enrollment agreements immediately. In response,

Planned Parenthood sued Medina, the Director of SCDHHS, in federal court, seeking

to block enforcement of the executive order.

For years, Planned Parenthood has positioned itself as a healthcare provider while

simultaneously ending the lives of countless unborn children. Many Americans—

especially those of faith—believe taxpayer dollars should never be used to support

organizations that profit from abortion. This case strikes at the heart of that debate. A

ruling in favor of South Carolina would empower them to enact policies that align with

the values of their citizens and signal to the nation that life matters.

As we await the Court’s decision, we are reminded that public funds must not be used

to sustain the abortion industry under the guise of "healthcare." We pray that the

justices rule with moral clarity and recognize the profound responsibility they carry—to

be a voice for the voiceless and stand boldly for life.