National Right to Life Applauds Federal Court for Upholding the Defunding of “Big Abortion” Providers

WASHINGTON — National Right to Life welcomes today’s ruling by a federal appellate court that lifts the injunction blocking the provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” which defunds major abortion providers. The provision prevents abortion providers—most notably Planned Parenthood—from receiving Medicaid funds if they exceed certain thresholds.

Today’s decision restores Congress’s ability to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to subsidize the abortion industry.

“This ruling is a victory for unborn children and for taxpayers,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “No organization has a constitutional right to federal funds—especially when those funds enable the taking of innocent human life. With this decision, the courts respect the will of the people, through their elected representatives, that taxpayer dollars should not support an industry built on taking the lives of unborn babies.”

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4th by President Donald J. Trump, includes critical provisions that halt the use of taxpayer dollars to subsidize the abortion industry. It passed narrowly in Congress after a strong show of resolve from pro-life lawmakers.

Following passage, a U.S. District Judge had issued a preliminary injunction, blocking the law from going into effect, arguing constitutional concerns. The appellate court’s decision to unblock the defunding provision affirms that legislative decisions—including those pertaining to the use of public funds—must be respected.

“Today’s First Circuit ruling reinforces a basic moral boundary: taxpayer dollars should not bankroll abortion,” said Tobias. “We are encouraged that the rule of law has held firm in this matter.”