The Justice Department announced its intention to intervene in a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, which seeks more than $1.8 billion related to Medicaid billing. This lawsuit began with a whistleblower in 2021, and Texas joined in 2022, alleging that Planned Parenthood retained improper payments. The DOJ's action follows the election of Nathan Johnson, a Democrat, as Texas Attorney General, who has indicated he may drop politically motivated lawsuits. A trial is proposed for April 2027.
Key facts
- The lawsuit seeks over $1.8 billion from Planned Parenthood.
- The case began with a whistleblower lawsuit in 2021.
- Texas joined the lawsuit in 2022, alleging improper Medicaid payments.
- The DOJ's intervention was announced on November 10, 2026.
- A trial is proposed for April 2027 before U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk.
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