The nonprofit is challenging a new law that bars its clinics from receiving federal money for any treatment, including birth control and checkups.

This is a hit on Planned Parenthood and on our state,” said Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates CEO Jennifer M. Allen.

Nearly 30,000, or more than 40%, of Planned Parenthood of Illinois patients use Medicaid to access health care services at Planned Parenthood’s health centers, according to the organization.