Planned Parenthood v. State

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a preliminary injunction barring implementation of Medicaid restrictions on abortion funding because the providers had standing and satisfied the amended four-part injunction test. The Court held that the challenged provisions likely infringe Montana constitutional privacy and equal-protection rights, warranting strict scrutiny, and that the State had not shown a narrowly tailored response to a compelling interest. The Court concluded that the providers were likely to succeed, would suffer irreparable harm, and that the equities and public interest favored preserving the injunction.