Attorney General Joins 21 State Lawsuit over Federal Title X “Gag Rule”

Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 21 State Attorneys General in a federal lawsuit aimed at the Trump administrations new rule altering the Title X family planning program. The rule is called the “gag rule” by opponents because they argue it places an unlawful and unethical restriction on health care professionals and prohibits them from providing information or referrals for abortion services.

James said:

“Title X was meant to support access to health care and family planning services. These new rules are antithetical to the purpose of Title X and will hurt millions of Americans. We will not stand by as this federal government attacks our rights and our access to health care.”