A federal judge ruled that the policy violated the organization's First Amendment rights. But the Trump administration is likely to appeal the ruling, leaving affiliates unsure of their next move.

A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation’s largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump’s administration over efforts to defund the organization in his signature tax legislation.

Several Democratic-led states have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's effort to cut funding for Planned Parenthood.