Planned Parenthood clinics closing by the dozen because of federal funding cuts

Planned Parenthood is hitting a financial wall in 2025, and dozens of its clinics are either shuttered or on the chopping block. This isn’t just a minor hiccup; it’s a seismic shift driven by a hard-fought policy change that’s got pro-life advocates cheering and progressive activists scrambling.

Breitbart reported that dozens of Planned Parenthood clinics have closed or are expected to shut down in 2025 due to a new defunding measure, with legal fights raging and up to 200 facilities at risk, as tracked by pro-life groups and reported by the organization itself.

The story kicks off with a significant move in July 2025, when President Donald Trump signed the budget reconciliation measure known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This legislation included a provision aimed at cutting off federal funding to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood through Medicaid.

Using the reconciliation process, Senate Republicans bypassed the usual 60-vote threshold, passing it with a simple majority thanks to their control of Congress.

Defunding Measure Sparks Immediate Impact

Pro-life advocates, long critical of taxpayer money supporting organizations tied to abortion, celebrated this as a major win. The Hyde Amendment already bars federal funding for most abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother’s life, but many conservatives argue that no funds should prop up groups performing these procedures at all.

“Life is winning,” declared Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America. Well, if winning means 41 clinics already closed or slated to close in 2025 per their tracker, then the scoreboard certainly tilts in their favor.

But let’s not ignore the human cost—fewer clinics mean reduced access to other health services for many women, a point often drowned out in the ideological shouting match.

Dannenfelser also pointed out, “By Planned Parenthood’s own account, our victory… could cause up to 200 facilities to close.” That’s a staggering number, and conservatives see this as a long-overdue correction to forced taxpayer funding,

Planned Parenthood isn’t taking this lying down—they’ve sued the Trump administration to keep the funding flowing. They claim as many as 200 affiliate clinics could shutter if the defunding sticks, a figure that underscores the stakes of this legal showdown.

For now, a judge appointed by former President Barack Obama has temporarily blocked the provision, keeping the cash pipeline open while litigation drags on.

Dannenfelser didn’t mince words on this delay: “Planned Parenthood is stalling… to keep raking in $2 million… per day.” If her math holds, that’s a hefty sum of taxpayer money, and it’s hard to argue against the frustration of those who see this as a subsidy for a controversial service.

Adding fuel to the fire, Planned Parenthood’s latest annual report, titled “A Force For Hope,” reveals they performed over 402,000 abortions in 2023-2024, up from the prior year.

The same report shows they received $792.2 million in taxpayer funding during that period, nearly $100 million more than before. For conservatives, these numbers are a glaring red flag, proof of an organization prioritizing one service over others.

Supreme Court Ruling Shifts the Landscape

Dannenfelser hammered this point home, noting, “Planned Parenthood’s non-abortion services have decreased drastically.” She claims cancer screenings, breast exams, and contraceptive services have plummeted, while community health centers—outnumbering Planned Parenthood 15:1—offer better, broader care.

If true, this raises serious questions about why federal dollars should flow to an entity seemingly narrowing its focus. The legal landscape shifted further in June 2025, when the Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina could block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds.

The court decided the organization couldn’t sue the state under a specific civil rights law, a decision that emboldened other conservative-led states. This ruling was a green light for those eager to redirect public funds away from abortion providers.

Following that decision, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican, issued an executive order to halt Medicaid funds to abortion providers in his state. It’s a domino effect—states are seizing the opportunity to align with the federal push, tightening the financial noose around Planned Parenthood.

Dannenfelser called this defunding effort “the biggest national pro-life victory since the Dobbs decision.” That’s a bold claim, and for many on the right, it feels like a cultural and moral course correction after years of frustration over taxpayer-funded abortions. But let’s not pretend this doesn’t leave gaps in care for vulnerable populations—a tradeoff that deserves honest discussion.

As this battle unfolds, the numbers tell a stark story: 41 clinics down or soon to be, with potentially 200 more at risk. The clash between defunding abortion providers and preserving broader health services is a messy one, with no easy answers. Conservatives may see this as a necessary stand for life, but the ripple effects on women’s healthcare access can’t be brushed aside.