Reproductive Rights Under Fire

The Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services lawsuit challenges Pennsylvania’s ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion services, arguing that it violates the state Constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment and Non-Discrimination Clause. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has already ruled that the ban is presumptively unconstitutional, allowing the case to proceed. If successful, the lawsuit could restore abortion coverage for thousands of low-income women and birthing people, reducing racial and economic disparities in reproductive healthcare. A final decision is expected after additional arguments in September 2025, making this a pivotal moment for reproductive rights in Pennsylvania.

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