Supreme Court Allows Biden to Withhold $4.5M Title X Funds from Oklahoma Over Abortion Dispute

Sep 3, 2024, 09:51 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has allowed the Biden administration to withhold $4.5 million in federal family planning funding from Oklahoma. The decision comes after the Republican-led state refused to refer patients for abortions or provide a hotline for neutral abortion counseling, which is a requirement for receiving Title X funds. Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissented. The ruling supports the Biden administration's stance on ensuring that federal funds are used in compliance with national family planning guidelines.