Judge deals Planned Parenthood major loss. By Leif Le Mahieu NEWS 29 May 2026 Florida is accusing Planned Parenthood of lying about its services. (Daily Wire) A Florida judge shut down Planned Parenthood's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the abortion giant of false advertising over claims that the abortion pill is safer than Tylenol and Viagra. Florida First Circuit Court Judge J. Scott Duncan ruled Monday against Planned Parenthood's motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which Attorney General James Uthmeier filed in November 2025. The suit accuses Planned Parenthood of violating Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act by misleading consumers about the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone. Uthmeier is seeking up to $350 million in penalties. "The Defendants did not simply claim the abortion-inducing medications were safe; rather, according to the Complaint, they claimed they were safer than other medications," Judge Duncan wrote. "In making a comparison, the Defendants went beyond vague promotional language," the judge added. "Now whether these statements are actionable or non-actionable may depend on the context in which they were made." The lawsuit centers on a statement on Planned Parenthood's website claiming abortion pills are "safer than many other medicines like penicillin, Tylenol, and Viagra." Planned Parenthood argued that the statements amounted to legally protected promotional language and could not be treated as false advertising. Uthmeier's office praised the ruling. "We thank our team of litigators who argued against Planned Parenthood's meritless attempt to dismiss our case against them," Jeremy Redfern, Uthmeier's deputy chief of staff, told The Daily Wire. "This decision brings us one step closer to holding Planned Parenthood accountable for profiting from abortions by lying to women about abortion pills being safer than Tylenol." Mifepristone cuts off the nutrients that an unborn child needs to survive in the womb. A second drug is then taken to expel the deceased baby from the mother. The lawsuit seeks a $10,000 penalty for every chemical abortion performed in Florida under the alleged deceptive safety claims. Florida estimated that the total could be roughly $350 million based on approximately 35,000 abortions. "Tylenol is an over-the-counter pain medicine that everyone understands, intuitively and by experience, to be safe," the lawsuit said. "Chemical abortion, by contrast, uses mifepristone and misoprostol and is far more dangerous. Use of chemical abortion drugs routinely lands women in the emergency room with hemorrhaging and other serious complications." The Food and Drug Administration says it is currently reviewing the safety of mifepristone. Pro-life advocates and several GOP attorneys general have urged the Trump administration to reverse Biden-era regulations allowing the drug to be prescribed without an in-person doctor's visit. Editor's note: This article was published by the Daily Wire and is reprinted with permission.

Planned Parenthood reopens abortion Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. State Bud Shaver | Apr 9, 2026 | 5:07PM | Albuquerque, New Mexico Abortion Free New Mexico (AFNM) is raising concerns following the re-opening of a Planned Parenthood facility in Northeast Albuquerque, which is now providing in-person medical abortions at 9809 Candelaria Rd NE. According to their website, the location is identified as "Northeast Heights Health Center of Albuquerque, NM" and is currently open. At the same address, mapping data and prior listings indicate this site was previously associated with Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque, a pro-life ministry serving women and families. AFNM says this development reflects a broader shift in New Mexico, where abortion access has expanded rapidly in recent years. REACH PRO-LIFE PEOPLE WORLDWIDE! Advertise with LifeNews to reach hundreds of thousands of pro-life readers every week. Contact Lifenews today. Rapid expansion since Roe v. Wade overturn. In 2022, when Roe v. Wade was overturned: * Albuquerque had 4 abortion facilities * The state had approximately 9 total * Albuquerque now has 7 abortion facilities * New Mexico has 14 free-standing abortion facilities statewide * Additional mail-order abortion pill services are offered remotely through The Satanic Temple. AFNM notes that: * A taxpayer-funded abortion facility is already under construction in Las Cruces, supported by approximately $10 million in state funding approved by the New Mexico Legislature and backed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. State leaders have also advanced plans for a second publicly funded facility in Northern New Mexico - with an additional $10 million requested and Farmington identified among the potential locations - though final approval and construction details remain limited. Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement: "Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, New Mexico has rapidly positioned itself as a regional destination for abortion, with out-of-state demand driving significant growth in abortion access across our state," Shaver said. "This isn't happening in a vacuum - it is being actively shaped and accelerated by state leadership. While other states are strengthening protections for life, New Mexico's leaders are spearheading a dramatic expansion of abortion infrastructure, including the use of taxpayer dollars." "We are witnessing the normalization of abortion tourism in New Mexico, with policy decisions and public funding working together to turn our state into a hub for abortion access in the region." Oversight and transparency questions remain. Abortion Free New Mexico continues to raise concerns about: * Lack of routine health inspections for abortion facilities * Absence of a specific licensing category for abortion clinics * Limited public reporting on complications and outcomes "If abortion is healthcare, why is it exempt from the same standards applied to other medical facilities?" Shaver added.

LGBTQ+ Health organization convene California state health agencies for TGI community listening session. LOS ANGELES, CA - On March 20, the California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network, along with TransFamily Support Services, the Trans Latin@ Coalition, and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, convened a listening session for key California health agencies to elevate the urgent needs and lived experiences of transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) community members seeking gender-affirming care. Representatives from the Department of Health Care Services, the Department of Managed Health Care, California Health and Human Services, and the California Department of Public Health joined the discussion to hear directly from advocates and community members about the growing barriers to accessing care. While gender-affirming care remains protected under California law, ongoing federal actions - including proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and executive orders - have created a chilling effect across the healthcare system. Providers and institutions are making preemptive decisions to scale back or discontinue services out of fear and uncertainty. These decisions are already impacting access. The closure of vital services and gender-affirming care clinics at hospitals is a huge concern. Yet many of the most harmful consequences remain less visible - delays in care, inconsistent guidance and communication between providers and pharmacies, and increased difficulty navigating already complex systems. At the same time, harmful misinformation and escalating anti-trans rhetoric are contributing to a broader cultural shift that threatens the safety and well-being of TGI individuals - even in progressive states like California. This climate of fear and stigma disproportionately impacts young people and those already facing systemic barriers to care. "It pains me to see this generation facing many of the same struggles I experienced growing up," stated Dannie Cesena, Director of the CA LGBTQ HHS Network. "We have fought hard to advance and protect these rights, and now we are being called to defend them once again. I'm grateful to our state partners for coming to the table so we can work collectively on concrete strategies to ensure equitable access to care for all." During the session, community members shared firsthand accounts of being failed by the healthcare system - from prescription delays and denials at pharmacies to a lack of coordination between providers - forcing many to navigate life-saving care on their own. At a time when TGI individuals are already experiencing heightened levels of discrimination, stigma, and targeted political attacks, these barriers can have devastating consequences. Everyone's health benefits when the health and rights of Transgender, Gender-diverse, and intersex individuals are respected, treated equitably, and prioritized. Ensuring access to gender-affirming care is not a political issue. Health care is a human right. "Our state health departments heard barely a fraction of the challenges TGI families and youth are navigating every day," stated Kathie Moehlig of TransFamily Support Services. "These agencies have the power and responsibility to uphold California law. We look forward to continuing this work together and developing solutions that meet the urgency of this moment." The organizations plan to host a follow-up discussion with state partners to identify actionable strategies and strengthen accountability in addressing these barriers. The California LGBTQ+ Health & Human Services Network advances and protects the health of 2SLGBTQ+ Californians by mobilizing a statewide coalition of community organizations, providers, researchers, and advocates to shape equitable public policy, strengthen implementation, and drive community-centered systems change. Posted in Blog