U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has blocked a Trump administration effort to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood across multiple states. The decision prevents the administration from moving forward with the proposed restrictions while the case continues through the courts.

The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and several states, which argued that the funding cuts would harm access to essential healthcare services for millions of women and families. Judge Talwani found that the plaintiffs were likely to face significant harm if the administration’s plan were allowed to proceed.

The decision highlights ongoing legal battles over reproductive healthcare funding in the United States. Planned Parenthood has long relied on federal grants to provide preventive care, including cancer screenings, contraception, and prenatal services, particularly to low-income patients.

While the administration argued that the funding cuts were intended to prevent federal dollars from supporting organizations that provide abortion services, opponents maintain that the move would have far-reaching consequences for broader healthcare access. The judge’s ruling temporarily halts these changes pending further legal review.

This case is expected to continue through the federal courts, and the final outcome could shape national policy regarding reproductive health funding for years to come. Meanwhile, healthcare providers and advocacy groups have welcomed the ruling as a critical measure to protect patient services.