After clinic closures and care reductions across Northern California, Rep. Laura Friedman’s Restoring Health Care Act seeks to reverse federal restrictions and protect essential services for thousands who rely on Medicaid.

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Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide are once again protected from a “defunding” provision passed by Congress after a federal judge in Massachusetts granted an emergency request for a new preliminary injunction.

A majority of the female patients served by the reproductive healthcare provider in New Jersey are minorities.

Planned Parenthood’s days in Louisiana are numbered. On Sept. 30, the organization will close its two remaining clinics in Louisiana. Erica Inzina, policy director for Louisiana Right to Life, says those closings are a victory for babies and mothers.

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast says political assaults forced its exit from Louisiana. The state's last two clinics will close September 30 after four decades of operation.