Court Blocks Utah’s Effort to Deny State Funds For Planned Parenthood

Last week, after a federal judge ruled that Utah’s governor had the power to block state funds to Planned Parenthood, it seemed to be a step forward for the pro-life movement in the state. Unfortunately, the effort came to a crashing halt on Wednesday.

 

A federal appeals court issued a temporary injunction putting the brakes on the state’s effort to deny $275,000 in state Medicaid contracts.

 

“We are thrilled with [the] decision, which will allow our trusted health care providers and educators to continue serving the thousands of Utahns who depend on us as the appeals process proceeds,” Karrie Galloway, CEO of the Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, said in a press release.

 

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