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Oregon Circumcision Lawsuit Advances Amid Sex Discrimination Claims

10/29/2025

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The Oregon circumcision lawsuit advanced after a judge rejected the state's motion to dismiss.
The suit claims that allowing male circumcision while banning female genital mutilation constitutes unlawful sex discrimination.
Eric Clopper, the lead counsel, stated that the plaintiffs experienced stigmatic and physical harm.
The Oregon Department of Justice argued the suit seeks legislative reform rather than addressing actual harm and that circumcision is not mandated by law, while emphasizing the importance of protecting women from genital mutilation.
The case marks the beginning of a multi-state effort against circumcision practices.

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The Oregon circumcision lawsuit advanced after a judge rejected the state's motion to dismiss.
The suit claims that allowing male circumcision while banning female genital mutilation constitutes unlawful sex discrimination.
Eric Clopper, the lead counsel, stated that the plaintiffs experienced stigmatic and physical harm.
The Oregon Department of Justice argued the suit seeks legislative reform rather than addressing actual harm and that circumcision is not mandated by law, while emphasizing the importance of protecting women from genital mutilation.
The case marks the beginning of a multi-state effort against circumcision practices.