However, the movement faced fierce opposition. Planned Parenthood clinics across the country experienced shootings, bombings, fires, and some employees were killed or injured. As Wattleton's time at Planned Parenthood progressed, there was a major decision by the Supreme Court, Webster v. Reproductive Health Services (1989), in which the court held that states may withhold the use of public funds for abortions.
However, the opposition was fierce, leading to violent incidents against Planned Parenthood clinics across the country, including shootings, bombings, fires, and some employees were killed or injured. As Wattleton's tenure progressed, a major decision by the Supreme Court, Webster v. Reproductive Health Services (1989), significantly affected the organization, enabling states to withhold public funding for abortions.