[savedbygrace]

I probably incorrectly interpreted what the judge wrote. I thought his point was that such a law should be at the State level, not federal. Said there is no constitutional power for the federal government to do this.

[OIFVeteran]

That is what he decided. And I agree with him. The commerce clause has been so stretched and warped to give the federal government almost unlimited reach. It would be nice to see more judges ruling like this. Though I do find it suspicious that a judge finally finds a limit to the commerce clause when it deals with Muslims.

[Rashputin]

The activists are democrats, to them the States have on authority, only the Federal Government has the authority to do anything.

[Capt. Tom]

I thought his point was that such a law should be at the State level, not federal.

I believe you are correct and the article also states:

The Michigan case led state legislators to officially pass a state law banning female genital mutilation. Anyone performing or assisting in the procedure can face up to 15 years in prison.