The Brief

A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments Wednesday about a spending law that ended Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood.

Here is what to know about the legal fight:

Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cut

The backstory:

Planned Parenthood was targeted this summer by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill, as the organization provides abortions and receives more than $800,000 a year in Medicaid reimbursements. As such, the law ended Medicaid reimbursements for the organization.

Big picture view:

Planned Parenthood argues the law is unconstitutional, while anti-abortion activists support it.

Presently:

A federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday about whether the law can remain in effect while legal challenges continue.

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