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June 21, 2019

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Trump Administration Title X Abortion "Gag Rule"
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A federal court has ruled the Trump administration can go ahead with
plans to strip federal funding known as Title X for Planned Parenthood
and other clinics that refer patients for abortions or even mention
abortion as an option. The so-called domestic gag rule could threaten
healthcare for millions of women who rely on Title X health centers for
primary and preventive care. Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen
said, "The Trump-Pence administration's gag rule is unethical, illegal,
and harmful to public health." Meanwhile, in related news, Rhode Island
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed a bill to expand the protection of
abortion rights in the state.


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