To require the Attorney General to promulgate regulations relating to gender-related persecution, including female genital mutilation, for use in determining an alien's eligibility for asylum or withholding of removal.
Summary
This bill would require the U.S. Attorney General to create formal regulations that recognize gender-based persecution as a valid ground for seeking asylum or withholding deportation. Specifically, it identifies practices such as female genital mutilation as forms of persecution to be considered during immigration proceedings. By establishing these clear legal standards, the bill aims to provide consistent protections for individuals fleeing violence or abuse specifically targeted at them because of their gender.
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