Ruling Against Planned Parenthood
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Medina v. Planned Parenthood: Rights and Legal Complexities
This chapter examines the pivotal Supreme Court case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, highlighting the challenges around Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act. The discussion focuses on the implications of state laws affecting Medicaid funding and patients' rights to choose providers, along with the judicial interpretations involved. Additionally, the speakers critique the historical context and contemporary misconceptions tied to legal rights and obligations, particularly in light of potential 'abortion distortion' in the case.
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