The abortion lobby has been dealt a major blow. It’s only going to get worse for them.
As Planned Parenthood was just smacked with an existential lawsuit.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican, filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood on Wednesday, accusing the organization of deceiving women about the risks associated with the abortion pill, mifepristone. The legal action claims the provider misleads patients to increase profits, putting women’s health in jeopardy.
The lawsuit alleges Planned Parenthood makes “brazenly false” statements by comparing mifepristone to commonly used medications like penicillin, Tylenol, and Viagra, suggesting it is safer. According to the filing, these claims lack scientific backing and misrepresent the drug’s safety profile, potentially endangering women.
“The national Planned Parenthood organization is actively endangering the lives of women and girls across the country by spreading lies and disinformation about the powerful chemical abortion drug,” Bailey said in a statement. “The facts are clear: more than 4.5 percent of women who take this dangerous drug end up in the emergency room, yet Planned Parenthood compares it to Tylenol. This is a blatant violation of Missouri law, and I will not allow a death factory to lie to Missouri women in pursuit of its radical agenda.”
Missouri is pursuing over $1.8 million in civil penalties, $1,000 in damages for each woman in the state who received abortion pills from Planned Parenthood, and reimbursement for emergency medical care funded by taxpayers. The lawsuit argues the organization violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act by providing misleading information.
A significant segment of Americans, particularly those aligned with conservative and pro-life viewpoints, believe Planned Parenthood engages in deceptive practices and should be defunded and closed. This perspective stems from concerns about the organization’s handling of abortion services, its public messaging, and its use of taxpayer funds. Critics argue that Planned Parenthood misrepresents the safety of procedures like chemical abortions and prioritizes financial gain over patient welfare, as highlighted by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s recent lawsuit against the organization.
The lawsuit, filed in 2025, accuses Planned Parenthood of making misleading claims about the abortion pill mifepristone, comparing it to safer medications like Tylenol. Many Americans who share Bailey’s concerns point to studies, such as one from the Charlotte Lozier Institute, which found no evidence to support claims that mifepristone is as safe as commonly used drugs. The study noted that 4.5% of women who use the drug require emergency room visits, a statistic critics say Planned Parenthood downplays to maintain its abortion services revenue.
Public distrust is further fueled by perceptions that Planned Parenthood obscures the risks of abortion to advance a political agenda. Pro-life advocates argue the organization’s messaging simplifies complex medical risks, as evidenced by the Charlotte Lozier Institute’s findings that 84% of emergency room visits related to chemical abortions were miscoded in Medicaid data from 2016 to 2021. This, they claim, suggests a lack of transparency about the true health impacts of abortion pills, reinforcing calls for defunding.
Abortion Fight Continues Hotter Than Ever
In July, Republican lawmakers successfully blocked Medicaid funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood in a tax and spending bill signed by President Donald Trump. However, a judge partially blocked this measure following a lawsuit from Planned Parenthood, highlighting the ongoing legal battles over the organization’s operations. Critics argue that taxpayer money should not support an organization they view as misleading women and prioritizing abortions over comprehensive health care.
Some Americans also point to investigations revealing ease of access to abortion pills as evidence of Planned Parenthood’s reckless practices. A 2025 report found that some online prescribers, including those linked to Planned Parenthood, provide abortion pills in as little as five minutes without requiring a doctor’s consultation or pregnancy confirmation. This accessibility raises concerns among critics about inadequate oversight and potential health risks for women who may not receive proper medical guidance.
The pro-life movement, a key driver of the push to defund Planned Parenthood, argues that the organization’s focus on abortion overshadows its other services, such as cancer screenings and STI testing. Critics contend that Planned Parenthood’s claim of being a comprehensive women’s health provider is overstated, as abortion services account for a significant portion of its activities. The Guttmacher Institute reported in 2023 that medication abortions, many facilitated by Planned Parenthood, comprise nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions, amplifying concerns about the organization’s priorities.
Ethical objections also play a role in the perspective that Planned Parenthood should be closed. Some Americans believe the organization’s practices, particularly its role in providing abortions, conflict with moral or religious values. High-profile controversies, such as past allegations of selling fetal tissue (though debunked by multiple investigations), have left a lasting impression on critics, who view Planned Parenthood as untrustworthy and driven by a pro-abortion agenda rather than patient care.
Opponents of Planned Parenthood also argue that alternative health care providers, such as federally qualified health centers, can offer similar services without the controversy surrounding abortion. These centers, they claim, provide comprehensive care to underserved communities without relying on taxpayer funds for abortion-related activities. Pro-life advocates assert that redirecting Planned Parenthood’s funding to these alternatives would better serve public health while addressing ethical concerns.
