FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Planned Parenthood says three of its clinics can resume performing first-trimester abortions after reaching an agreement with state health officials.
The organization had asked a judge Monday to allow it to continue performing abortions after state health officials inspected 16 Planned Parenthood facilities. The inspections came after videos surfaced showing organization officials discussing fetal organ research.
The state said three were illegally performing second-trimester abortions, even though they are only licensed to perform first-trimester abortions.
Planned Parenthood said in a statement Wednesday that the Agency for Health Care Administration confirmed those three health centers may continue to perform abortions within 14 weeks of a woman’s last menstrual period.