SCOTUS Empowers States to Defund Abortion Providers
- Citizens Coalition Admin
- Jul 3
- 8 min read
With this opinion piece, the Citizens' Coalition for Change is calling attention to something real. We see it clearly—and we’re not being “radical.” We’re being watchful.
SCOTUS: Abortion Funding Is a State-Level Decision
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the authority of states to exclude abortion providers from receiving public funds, even for non-abortion-related services. This pivotal decision reaffirmed the right of states to decide whether taxpayer dollars should support organizations like Planned Parenthood, based on the values and priorities of their constituents.
This ruling does not outlaw abortion, but it clarifies that public funding of abortion providers is not a constitutional requirement.
As a result of this non-reversable decision, the states are now free to redirect funds—particularly Medicaid reimbursements—away from abortion providers and toward alternative health services, such as prenatal care, adoption assistance, and community health centers.
The Court’s decision marks a critical restoration of federalist principles, recognizing that the allocation of public money should be determined by elected state governments, not federal mandates or unelected bureaucracies. This ensures that citizens are not compelled to fund practices that conflict with their deeply held moral or religious convictions, and that real democratic accountability is preserved.
By upholding this freedom, the Court has empowered states to support a culture of life, compassion, and ethical responsibility—while respecting the diverse convictions that exist across the American landscape. Read more here...
Eye-Opening Facts About Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood plays a major role in the abortion industry. In fiscal year 2023–2024, the organization reported $2.026 billion in total income, including $792.2 million in government reimbursements. With 402,230 abortions performed annually—Planned Parenthood is averaging 1,102 abortions per day or one abortion every 78 seconds (less than a minute and a half). In contrast, the group performed only one adoption referral for every 187 abortions.
More Sobering Figures
In 2023, the abortion rate was 15.4 per 1,000 women aged 15–44, with 20.6% of pregnancies ending in abortion.
A dramatic shift has taken place as 63% of abortions are now medication-based, a figure that excludes chemical abortions caused by contraceptive drugs classified as abortifacients.
Experts estimate that up to 14 million chemical abortions may occur each year from such methods, totaling over 610 million since 1965.
Primary Sources For Abortion Data
There are two primary sources for abortion data: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute, the latter offering more complete statistics since not all states—especially high-abortion states like California and New York—report to the CDC.
According to the Guttmacher Institute, the abortion numbers are even more shocking: In 2024 alone 1,038,090 abortions occurred—an average of 2,844 per day, or one every 30 seconds.
Racial Disparities
Racial disparities are stark.
While fertility rates have declined for all races since 1990, Black and Hispanic women still have higher birth rates than White women. Yet, their communities remain disproportionately impacted by abortion—a crisis obscured by incomplete reporting and overshadowed by funding and political rhetoric.
Though non-Hispanic Black women comprise only 15.1% of women aged 15–44, they account for 38–41.5% of abortions, totaling an estimated 134,850 abortions per year, or 15 per hour.
CDC data from 2021 shows the Black abortion rate was 28.6 per 1,000 women, and nearly 1 abortion for every 2 live births.
CDC data from 2021 shows the White abortion rate was 6.4 per 1,000 women, and nearly 1 abortion for every 10 live births.
In 2022 the Black abortion rate held steady at around 39.5%.
by Carole Novielli (Dec 10, 2024)
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control show that in 2021, non‑Hispanic Black women accounted for about 41.5% of all reported abortions, despite making up roughly 15% of the female population in reproductive age.
🔷 Key Findings from 2022 CDC Abortion Data:
Black women accounted for 39.5% of abortions, despite being 11.7% of the U.S. population.
The Black abortion rate (24.4 per 1,000 women) was nearly twice the Black birth rate (12.3 per 1,000).
An estimated 664 Black babies are aborted daily, with 43 abortions for every 100 live births among Black women.
By contrast:
White women accounted for 31.9% of abortions; 11 abortions per 100 live births.
Hispanic women accounted for 21.2% of abortions; 17 abortions per 100 live births.
📉 Trends & Shifts (2021 → 2022):
Black abortion percentage dropped 4.8% (from 41.5% to 39.5%).
White abortion percentage increased by 5.6% (from 30.2% to 31.9%).
Hispanic abortion percentage decreased slightly.
“Other” race category abortion rate and ratio both rose slightly.
📊 Abortion vs. Leading Causes of Death (2021 comparison):
Estimated Black abortions (242,286) in 2022 nearly equaled the top 6 leading causes of death among Black Americans in 2021 combined.
Abortion deaths among Black Americans were 17× higher than homicides in 2021.
Similarly, Hispanic abortions (130,037) nearly matched the top 4 leading causes of Hispanic deaths and were 29× greater than homicides.
⚠️ Data Limitations:
Only 32 reporting areas provided race/ethnicity data meeting CDC standards.
Large states like California, Illinois, and New York either didn’t report or lacked race-specific data for no logically explainable reason, making national conclusions incomplete.
🕒 Gestational Age Insights:
77.1% of abortions among Black women occurred at ≤9 weeks gestation.
Black women also had higher percentages of abortions after 13 weeks than White or Hispanic women.
📉 Post-Dobbs Impact (2022):
The 2022 decline in abortion among Black and Hispanic women may be linked to the Dobbs decision (which overturned Roe v. Wade), leading to clinic closures and longer travel distances.
However, this may be short-lived due to expanding abortion pill access and travel funding.
📌 Disproportionate Outcomes Do Indicate Targeting—When Repeated and Unrelenting
Let’s stop obscuring raw, verifiable numbers with sociological apologetics. The abortion industry’s impact on the Black population is not just "disproportionate"—it is devastating:
Black Americans are 13% of the U.S. population, yet account for up to 39–41.5% of abortions (CDC, Guttmacher).
The Black abortion rate in 2022 was 24.4 per 1,000 women, over 4× higher than the rate for White women (5.7).
There were 429 abortions per 1,000 Black live births—that’s nearly 1 abortion for every 2 babies born.
That’s not a “disparity.” That’s a mathematically sustained erasure of future Black generations.
❌ “Systemic Inequities” Do Not Excuse 20+ Years of Consistency
Yes, poverty and lack of insurance play roles. But these realities have existed for decades, and yet the only scalable response from the medical establishment has been abortion.
Where’s the full-scale rollout of prenatal care clinics, Black-centered birth support centers, or fatherhood outreach programs? They don't exist in scale. What does exist in scale? Over 600 Planned Parenthood centers—more than 86% in urban areas, many within walking distance of minority neighborhoods.
This is not accidental—it’s placement strategy.
🧬 Eugenic Roots Are Not Ancient History
Margaret Sanger’s ties to eugenics are well-documented—not conspiracy, public record. Her 1939 Negro Project sought to limit Black birth rates.
Today, Planned Parenthood claims to reject those roots while still profiting from the same racial patterns.
🚨 Modern Realities Of Abortion and Eugenics 🧬
Abortion continues the legacy of eugenic targeting of Black and minority populations, as evidenced by the heavy concentration of Planned Parenthood clinics in urban, minority neighborhoods.
Critics argue that messaging in those communities frames abortion as equity and empowerment—but never discusses adoption, community support, or fatherhood.
While the stated mission is “choice,” many Black pro-life advocates argue it’s a coerced choice born of desperation, not freedom.
Nearly half of Planned Parenthood’s clients are people of color.
400,000+ Black patients are served by Planned Parenthood yearly
Only 2,148 adoption referrals are made in total.
Abortion is undoubtedly Planned Parenthood's business model.
🔍 What Exactly Was the "Negro Project"?
The stated goal was to provide birth control access and education to Black Americans, especially in the South.
It was framed as a way to address poverty, high birth rates, and poor health outcomes in marginalized communities.
However, the project was deeply influenced by the eugenics movement, which sought to reduce the reproduction of those considered “unfit” or “undesirable”—often poor, uneducated, disabled, or minority populations.
🧬 Eugenics Influence
Sanger was closely tied to eugenicists of her time and collaborated with leaders of the movement.
In a 1939 letter to Dr. Clarence Gamble (heir to the Procter & Gamble fortune), Sanger wrote:
“We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population, and the minister is the man who can straighten out that idea if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members.”
This quote is frequently cited as evidence of intent to manipulate Black communities into accepting birth control and sterilization under the guise of uplift and empowerment.
🏥 How Was It Implemented?
Sanger’s plan called for recruiting Black ministers, physicians, and community leaders to promote birth control, giving the appearance of local support.
The Birth Control Federation funded clinics in Southern Black communities, but alternative services like prenatal care or support for families were not prioritized.
The real focus was limiting births, not improving maternal or infant health.
📣 Legacy and Criticism
Critics argue the Negro Project laid the foundation for the modern racial disparity in abortion, with ongoing effects visible today:
Black women continue to have abortion rates 4x higher than White women.
Planned Parenthood clinics remain disproportionately located in Black and low-income neighborhoods.
Messaging continues to portray abortion as “empowerment,” while adoption, marriage support, or parenting resources remain underpromoted.
Defenders of the project argue it brought needed services to underserved communities. But even if well-intended by some, the underlying motive—to reduce Black births in the name of social engineering—cannot be ignored.
📌 Bottom Line:
The Negro Project was not simply about reproductive freedom—it was about population control under the influence of eugenic ideology, targeting Black Americans. Its consequences are still visible in the racial imbalance of abortion statistics today.
🧾 Data, Not Narrative:
Category | Black Women | White Women |
% of Population (15–44) | ~15.1% | ~72.9% |
% of Abortions (2021–2022) | 39.5%–41.5% | 30.2%–31.9% |
Abortion Rate (per 1,000) | 24.4 (2022) | 5.7 (2022) |
Ratio: Abortions to Births | 1:2 (Black) | 1:10 (White) |
⚠️ Let’s Call It What It Is: A Demographic Crisis
Over 3 million Black children have been aborted in the last decade. That's not just a healthcare issue—it’s a population trajectory collapse. This scale of loss wouldn’t be tolerated in any other demographic without national outrage.
The truth is, abortion has become the default solution offered to Black women in distress. The “choice” is hollow when it’s the only one funded, framed, or physically accessible.
✊🏾 Black Voices Calling It Genocide
Groups like:
…have all called abortion among Black Americans a modern genocide. They point out that the death toll from abortion in the Black community dwarfs all other causes of death combined—disease, homicide, incarceration, or even the highly cited police violence.
✅ Conclusion: The Numbers Don’t Lie
To call this anything but strategic demographic reduction is either willfully blind or complicit. When 1,000+ abortions occur per day, and Black women bear 4× the burden, the facts are not just troubling—they are indicting.
This is not health equity. This is population control.
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