At least 41 Planned Parenthood clinics across the United States have closed or are scheduled to shut down following recent federal and state actions aimed at restricting taxpayer funding for abortion services.

According to Woke spy, the closures coincide with President Donald Trump’s signing of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" in July 2025 and new state-level decisions that have tightened financial constraints on the organization, sparking an ongoing legal battle.

SBA Pro-Life America, a leading anti-abortion group, released data in August showing the extent of recent closures, stating that 41 Planned Parenthood facilities have already shuttered or are expected to shut later this year. The figures stem from a new tracker designed to monitor the impact of defunding efforts nationwide. The group hailed these developments as a significant shift in reproductive health policy across the United States.

One of the central forces behind the change is the Trump administration’s move to block abortion providers from accessing Medicaid reimbursement funds. Passed through a budget reconciliation process that only required a simple majority in the Senate, the “Big, Beautiful Bill” included provisions specifically targeting organizations like Planned Parenthood that offer abortion services.

While the Hyde Amendment has long prohibited the use of federal funds for abortions except under limited circumstances, such as rape, incest, or danger to the mother’s life, conservatives pushed to extend those limits to all Medicaid-related support for any facility offering abortions, even when those services are funded separately.

Legal Battle Over Federal Restrictions Continues

Planned Parenthood has responded with legal action, launching a lawsuit aimed at halting implementation of the new funding restrictions. The organization has warned that up to 200 clinics could ultimately be forced to close due to the evolving policy landscape. A federal judge, appointed during the Obama administration, issued an injunction temporarily blocking the portion of the law that restricts funds.

That lawsuit is still pending, and it remains uncertain how the courts will ultimately rule. Meanwhile, advocates for the funding ban argue that these developments are a long-overdue correction of what they see as unjust taxpayer support for abortion providers.

“Life is winning,” said Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America. She emphasized that despite the full implementation of the law being delayed, the closures show how significant the legislation’s impact has already been on abortion providers nationwide.

Decline in Non-Abortion Services Highlighted

Dannenfelser also criticized what she described as a sharp reduction in non-abortion-related services offered by Planned Parenthood. She stated that cancer screenings, breast exams, and pap smears have fallen by more than half. Additionally, she claimed contraceptive services have decreased by nearly 40 percent in recent years.

She contrasted these figures with what she described as the superior offerings of community health centers, asserting that those providers outnumber Planned Parenthood clinics by a ratio of 15 to 1. Dannenfelser said these centers offer more comprehensive and higher-quality care for women on Medicaid.

Planned Parenthood’s most recent annual report, titled “A Force For Hope,” recorded over 402,000 abortions performed between 2023 and 2024, an uptick from the previous year’s total of nearly 393,000. The same report indicated that the organization received $792.2 million in taxpayer funding during that period, up around $100 million from the year before.

States Act in Wake of Supreme Court Decision

At the state level, recent judicial and executive actions have compounded the challenges facing Planned Parenthood. In June 2025, the Supreme Court ruled on a South Carolina case, deciding that individual states possess the authority to exclude Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.

Following that decision, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order immediately blocking any state Medicaid funds from going to abortion providers. He cited the ruling as a clear legal precedent for his action.

With both federal and state entities now working to tighten access to government funding for abortion-related services, reproductive health providers are increasingly pressured. Pro-life advocates consider these developments a critical turning point in the post-Roe abortion landscape.

Future of Abortion Funding Remains Unresolved

Despite the current closures, SBA Pro-Life America has noted that these may only represent the beginning of more widespread changes. As legal proceedings continue, the effectiveness and reach of Trump’s 2025 funding restrictions remain uncertain.

“By Planned Parenthood’s own account, our victory stopping the forced taxpayer funding of abortion businesses could cause up to 200 facilities to close,” Dannenfelser said. She added that the group believes the funding regulations are necessary to redirect resources to what they describe as more ethical and effective healthcare providers.

The broader debate over Medicaid and abortion funding continues to polarize public opinion, setting the stage for extended legal proceedings and possible further legislative actions. As the political and judicial aftermath unfolds, the future operations of organizations like Planned Parenthood may hinge on multiple court decisions yet to come.