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Matter 25-1091

Amicus Curiae Brief in Planned Parenthood v. Kennedy.

Health & Human Services City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 01 Oct 2025
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File
25-1091
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
01 Oct 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:00

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses the recommendation for the City Attorney to join an Amicus Curiae brief in support of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the One Beautiful Bill Act, which restricts federal funding for entities providing women's health care, including elective abortions. The brief argues that the funding cuts would negatively impact public health and local government resources.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from City Attorney Nora Frimann.
  • It recommends authorizing the City Attorney to join an Amicus Curiae brief drafted by the Public Rights Project.
  • The case challenges Section 71113 of the One Beautiful Bill Act, which strips Medicaid funding from certain health care providers.
  • The brief supports a preliminary injunction previously secured by the plaintiffs.
  • The memorandum outlines potential negative impacts on public health and local government finances due to the funding cuts.
Limitations
  • The text indicates a specific date of October 3, 2025, but does not clarify if this is the date of the memorandum or another event.
  • The case numbers referenced (25-1698; 25-1755) are present but not explained in detail.
  • The memorandum mentions a public outreach component but does not specify how it will be conducted beyond posting on the City’s website.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: 10/7/2025 2.13 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: NORA FRIMANN City Attorney SUBJECT: Amicus Curiae Brief in Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., et al. DATE: October 3, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local government entities in support of plaintiffs for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his official capacity as Secretary of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services; et al. challenging Section 71113 of the “One Beautiful Bill Act,” which strips Medicaid and other federal funding to entities that provide women’s health care including elective abortions and meet certain other criteria. Plaintiffs secured a preliminary injunction earlier this year, and the amicus brief will relate to and support that preliminary injunction. (Case Nos. 25-1698; 25-1755 [First Circuit Court of Appeals]) BACKGROUND This case challenges Section 71113 of the “One Beautiful Bill Act,” which strips federal funding from Plaintiffs by prohibiting the provision of Medicaid...