Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, one key provision,

which prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding, has already been

blocked by a federal judge after the organization sued.

Tomorrow, Judge Indira Talwani will hear the first arguments in the case since she issued

a temporary restraining order.

Joining us now to discuss this further is the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson.

Thank you so much for being here. As I mentioned, Judge Talwani has already said that she believes your case is likely to succeed in proving that parts of this law are unconstitutional.

What is the argument you're making in this suit?

You know, ultimately, this case is about the fact that this reconciliation bill is devastating to patients and an entire health care system all because of a decades-long plan

to target and defund Planned Planned Parenthood. We see our argument in our best case is to expose

the naked attempt to attack and really punish Planned Parenthood, not simply for providing access to abortion care,

which we know Medicaid does not cover, but in fact, to be a strong advocate and vocal rights

supporter for abortion access across this country. And so we are leaning heavily on the First Amendment

to protect our right to free speech

and our right to association,

because we believe that that is a fundamental freedom

that should protect everyday Americans

who seek access to health care from the providers who fight so hard on their

behalf.

If, as you're saying, though, that Medicaid doesn't cover abortion, why was this so crucial

for Planned Parenthood?

I mean, what would happen if your suit failed and Medicaid was blocked?

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