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Does your state still allow female genital mutilation? A judge just overturned
the federal prohibition, saying it's up to the states.
This was written at a time the Federal prohibition was still in effect.
https://www.theahafoundation.org/female-genital-mutilation/fgm-legislation-by-state/
Strong State Legislation Against FGM Protects Lives
Federal legislation that protects girls from FGM is not enough.
State legislation can do much more to protect girls in each state because it will:
SNIP