Planned Parenthood sues Trump administration for abstinence-only focus

Published June 22, 2018 5:07pm ET



Planned Parenthood affiliates are suing the Trump administration for focusing on abstinence-only education in awarding grants to prevent teen pregnancy.

The Department of Health and Human Services suggested in April that it may prioritize Teen Pregnancy and Prevention Partnership grants to groups that focus on teaching abstinence. Planned Parenthood argues in its lawsuits that the move would go against congressional intent, which was to focus on the most effective, proven ways to prevent pregnancy.

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