A federal judge in Boston ruled early Monday that the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts can continue to accept Medicaid payments, adding to confusion about the organizations funding and future.

On Thursday, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte announced on social media that it will close five clinics in Northern California after recent federal budget cuts eliminated Medicaid reimbursements for clinics that perform abortions.

Pro-life group 40 Days for Life described the upcoming closure of two Planned Parenthood facilities in Houston, Texas, as a "tremendous victory" for the pro-life movement.