Texas Sues Planned Parenthood Seeking Millions in Medicaid Repayments

Texas filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood seeking to recoup at least $17 million in Medicaid reimbursements for health services.
The lawsuit does not directly involve abortion, but Planned Parenthood argues it aims to weaken the organization after years of funding cuts and restrictions in Texas.
Brought under the federal False Claims Act, the case could potentially result in fines and damages exceeding $1 billion against Planned Parenthood.
Planned Parenthood denies any wrongdoing and says it had the right to bill Medicaid for services during the time period in question.
The lawsuit comes amid years of efforts by Republican leaders in Texas to defund and impose restrictions on Planned Parenthood's operations.