CINCINNATI (AP) — Leaders of Planned Parenthood are voicing outrage against a federal appeals court ruling upholding an Ohio anti-abortion law that blocks public money for the organization.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Tuesday reverses a lower court ruling that granted an injunction against the 2016 law which bars public funding from entities that perform or promote abortions .
Planned Parenthood says the funding has helped provide tests for sexually transmitted diseases, cancer screenings, domestic violence education, and efforts to reduce infant mortality.
The national organization’s president says the ruling will roll back public health gains. Dr. Leana Wen pledges Planned Parenthood will continue fighting for its patients.
Planned Parenthood didn’t say immediately whether it will seek to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.