South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson expressed approval following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood. The ruling supports South Carolina’s stance that states, rather than abortion providers, have the authority to determine participants in their Medicaid programs.
Attorney General Wilson commented on the decision, stating, “I want to thank the six Justices who stood up for the Constitution and the rule of law.” He added that the Supreme Court has blocked Planned Parenthood’s efforts to impose its agenda through legal means in South Carolina. According to Wilson, decisions regarding Medicaid should be made by state authorities rather than federal judges or activist groups.
The Supreme Court delivered a 6–3 opinion authored by Justice Gorsuch. The Court determined that the Medicaid Act’s language concerning “any qualified provider” does not permit private individuals or organizations to sue states under federal civil rights law. It was emphasized that Medicaid functions as a cooperative partnership between states and the federal government, not an entitlement program for politically connected providers.
Wilson further stated, “Planned Parenthood and its allies tried to turn Medicaid into a weapon to force their agenda on our State. The Court just told them: No.” He highlighted that this issue concerns whether South Carolina is governed by its elected leaders or external activists and unelected judges.
Attorney General Wilson committed to continuing his advocacy for adherence to legal principles and expressed gratitude towards Governor McMaster and his team for their steadfast position in this matter.
