Federal Court Blocks Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions in Kentucky

Frankfort, KY — Today, the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky granted Planned Parenthood’s request for a temporary restraining order blocking H.B. 3, an anti-abortion omnibus law in Kentucky that effectively bans abortion, from remaining in effect. The ruling was issued one week after Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed two separate lawsuits challenging the law after it was enacted, following the Kentucky Legislature’s vote to override the governor’s veto.  

Statement from Rebecca Gibron, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky:

"We're grateful for the temporary restraining order (TRO) restricting this egregious abortion ban from continuing to block a constitutionally protected right to basic care. This is a win, but it is only the first step. We’re prepared to fight for our patients’ right to basic health in court and to continue doing everything in our power in ensure abortion access is permanently secured in Kentucky.” 

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Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (PPGNHAIK) is a leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate. The organization operates 40 health centers in Alaska, Hawai‘i, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, and Western Washington and provides medical services and sexuality education for thousands of people each year. Planned Parenthood is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and relies heavily on charitable donations to ensure our patients' ability to determine their own destinies and receive the health care they need.