New York Attorney General Letitia James has criticized the Trump administration's decision to cut Title X funding for health care providers offering reproductive health services. The cuts were announced after providers were informed they would no longer receive this funding. Attorney General James stated, "Cutting funding for health care providers that offer reproductive care to millions of people across the country is cruel and shameful."
Title X, established in 1970, is a federal program that supports family planning and reproductive health care for low-income individuals. The funding assists facilities in providing essential services like cancer screenings and affordable birth control. Attorney General James emphasized that "reproductive health care is a right. Every individual should be able to access this care without obstacles."
President Trump announced the suspension of Title X funding, a decision that affects health care providers nationwide. The program's goal is to aid in offering breast and cervical cancer screenings, pregnancy testing, and cost-effective birth control to underserved communities.
Attorney General James has been actively involved in initiatives to safeguard reproductive health care access. In March 2025, she secured a legal victory over Red Rose Rescue, an anti-abortion group accused of disrupting reproductive health facilities. James has also participated in legal actions, including filing amicus briefs in support of maintaining Medicaid recipients' freedom to choose their health care providers, preserving access to mifepristone, and defending emergency abortion care.
Her efforts extend back to several key actions in 2024, such as leading a group of attorneys general to advocate for expanded reproductive health services and pursuing legal challenges against anti-abortion entities.