Lawsuit Sparks Legal Showdown with Planned Parenthood, Threatening Shutting the Abortionists’ Doors Permanently.
Texas Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood
- The state of Texas has initiated a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, seeking $17 million in reimbursed funds.
- The suit claims Planned Parenthood wrongfully accepted Medicaid payments after Feb. 1, 2017, and terms them as fraudulent.
- In the event of losing the case, Planned Parenthood has warned it may shut down due to the financial impact.
Legal Battle Over Medicaid Payments
- Texas sought to end Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood in December 2016 but was overruled by a federal court.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the ruling in 2020, upheld in 2021.
- Planned Parenthood pursued a legal appeal rather than a legislative one, contributing to the current legal predicament.
Concerns About Court Bias and Potential Fines
- Activists and abortion advocates are concerned about federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who will adjudicate the case, citing potential bias.
- Planned Parenthood could face fines under the federal False Claims Act that may amount to over a billion dollars.
- Social media defenders of Planned Parenthood estimate the lawsuit could cost up to $1.8 billion.
