6th Circuit Court rejects Tennessee's bid for Title X funds without abortion referrals.

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Tennessee's effort to obtain millions in federal family planning funds without adhering to federal rules mandating that clinics provide abortion referrals. Tennessee has been a recipient of Title X funding since its inception in 1970, which supports nearly 100 clinics providing birth control and basic healthcare services to low-income women. The court ruled that Tennessee could not use its abortion ban law to dictate eligibility requirements for Title X funding, leading to the federal government's decision not to reinstate Tennessee's Title X funding during the ongoing lawsuit.

August 27, 2024
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