Planned Parenthood Ends Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Medicaid Patients

Federal judge closes case after Planned Parenthood voluntarily dismisses all claims against the Trump administration.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 2:47pm

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A federal judge has closed a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood after the organization voluntarily dismissed all claims against the Trump administration. The lawsuit was filed last summer after a 'big, beautiful' law blocked Medicaid patients from visiting Planned Parenthood clinics for any health care appointments for one year.

Why it matters

The law prevented Medicaid patients from accessing a wide range of health services at Planned Parenthood clinics, including annual physicals, cancer screenings, and birth control appointments. This raised concerns about restricted access to reproductive healthcare, especially for low-income individuals.

The details

In 2026, Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit challenging the law that blocked Medicaid patients from visiting its clinics for one year. A federal judge initially ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood, temporarily blocking the defunding provision. However, an appeals court later overturned that decision, allowing the Trump administration to legally withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood has now voluntarily dismissed all claims against the Trump administration, ending the lawsuit.

  • The law preventing Medicaid patients from visiting Planned Parenthood clinics was originally slated to last for 10 years, but the final version covered one year.
  • Planned Parenthood filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration last summer.
  • On February 2, 2026, a federal judge closed the case after Planned Parenthood voluntarily dismissed all claims.

The players

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

A non-profit organization that provides reproductive health care services, including abortion, in the United States.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States who signed the 'big, beautiful' law that blocked Medicaid patients from visiting Planned Parenthood clinics.

Indira Talwani

A federal judge who initially ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood, temporarily blocking the defunding provision, but was later overturned on appeal.

Alexis McGill Johnson

The President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Shireen Ghorbani

The president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, which filed the lawsuit along with Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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What they’re saying

“Through every attack, Planned Parenthood has never lost sight of its focus: ensuring patients can get the care they need from the provider they trust. That will never change. Care continues, as does our commitment to fighting for everyone's freedom to make their own decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures.”

— Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America

“Our health care providers will continue to see patients and deliver on our mission to provide high-quality care and education to everyone who needs it, no matter where they live or how much money they make.”

— Shireen Ghorbani, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah

What’s next

The law preventing Medicaid patients from visiting Planned Parenthood clinics is set to expire in early July, one year after it was implemented.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing political battle over access to reproductive healthcare, particularly for low-income individuals relying on Medicaid. While Planned Parenthood has ended this specific lawsuit, the organization remains committed to fighting for patients' freedom to choose their healthcare provider.