JUST IN: Obama Appointed Judge Indira Talwani Blocks BBB’s Defunding of Planned Parenthood!

This is almost unreal, but another Obama-appointed District Court Judge has once again stepped in to try and stop the Trump Administration.

Despite the Big, Beautiful Bill going through the full Congressional process and being signed legally and lawfully into law by President Trump, and despite the Supreme Court recently ruling 6-3 that nationwide injunctions issued by district court judges are not lawful, here we are.  Once again.

Take a look:

Obama Appointed Boston District Judge Indira Talwani blocked the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act's provisions to prevent Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood to continue killing babies

What happens now?

The TRO will likely lead to a preliminary injunction on July 21, 2025,… pic.twitter.com/EznhPFxdhf

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The lawfare seemingly will never end.

LAWFARE: First, Democrat judges blocked Trump's EO-driven agenda, now they're blocking Congress from passing laws. If neither the president nor congress can govern without the permission of unelected rogue judges like Indira Talwani who blocked the Big Beautiful Law's defunding… pic.twitter.com/WuPEJ3QRVD

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If you’re wondering how this could even be possible, here’s a quick summary breaking down the issues:

• Judge Blocks Provision: On July 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking part of a new federal law that would cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.

• Bill Overview: The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, is a major tax and spending package with reforms to Medicaid, SNAP, and more, adding over $3 trillion to the national debt.

• Targeted Provision: The bill includes a clause preventing Medicaid reimbursements for providers primarily offering reproductive services if they also perform abortions—widely seen as aimed at Planned Parenthood.

• Existing Law Context: The Hyde Amendment already bars federal funds from being used for most abortions. Planned Parenthood uses Medicaid funds for other services like cancer screenings and STI testing.

• Planned Parenthood Lawsuit: Planned Parenthood and its affiliates sued, arguing the bill unfairly targets them and infringes on constitutional rights. They warned it could force closures of up to 200 clinics.

• Judge’s Reasoning: Talwani halted enforcement temporarily, citing potential irreparable harm and concerns that the provision punishes Planned Parenthood for providing legal services.

• Next Steps: A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2025. The case could advance through higher courts depending on the outcome.

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• Public Reaction: Supporters praised the ruling as a defense of healthcare access. Critics, including some conservative commentators, labeled the judge’s move as overreach.

• Supreme Court Background: A June 2025 Supreme Court ruling allowed states to bar Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, complicating the federal case but not determining its outcome.

The Hill calls the ruling the first of its kind:

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling marks the first known instance of a federal judge limiting enforcement of any part of the “big, beautiful” bill, which President Trump signed into law Friday.

It came just hours after Planned Parenthood sued over a provision that imposes a one-year ban on state Medicaid payments to health care nonprofits that also offer abortions and received more than $800,000 in federal funding in 2023.

Talwani’s ruling still allows the administration to enforce the provision against other providers, but Planned Parenthood says it comprises almost the entirety of the impacted entities.

The judge issued the decision before the government responded, providing no explanation beyond a brief note that Planned Parenthood had shown “good cause” for her to immediately intervene.

The ruling lasts two weeks, and the judge will rule on whether to grant a longer injunction following a July 21 hearing. Talwani is an appointee of former President Obama.

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Stressing that federal law already bans federal funding for abortion, Planned Parenthood argues that the provision unconstitutionally singles out the organization, violates its equal protection rights and amounts to retaliation for Planned Parenthood’s protected speech.

The group warned that it would have to make cuts if the judge did not immediately get involved.

“We’re grateful that the court acted swiftly to block this unconstitutional law attacking Planned Parenthood providers and patients,” the group said in a statement following her ruling.

The part in bold is hilarious…

Yeah dummy, that’s kind of the point!

That’s what Congress voted for!

That’s what President Trump signed into law!

One puny district court judge should not get to overrule the will of Congress and the President!

And for that matter, the will of We The People who elected them!

They absolutely will have to make cuts and/or go out of business.  That’s the whole goal!

What’s your opinion?