Groundbreaking Constitutional Lawsuit Filed Against the State of Oregon

Challenging Oregon's anti-Female Genital Mutilation statute for failing to protect boys from non-consensual genital cutting.

Portland, OR

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March 28, 2025

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A groundbreaking constitutional lawsuit has been filed against the State of Oregon, challenging the state’s anti-Female Genital Mutilation statute for failing to protect boys and intersex children from non-consensual genital cutting. Filed in Oregon Circuit Court as Case No. 25CV18224, the lawsuit invokes Article I, Sections 20 and 46 of the Oregon Constitution, asserting that the statute unlawfully denies equal protection based on sex and gender. Filing available at: www.intactglobal.org

“This lawsuit is about one simple, urgent principle: equal protection under the law,” said Eric Clopper, Founder of Intact Global and lead counsel on the case. “If Oregon protects girls from non-consensual genital cutting, it must protect boys and intersex children too. Anything less is unconstitutional.”

Lawsuit Overview

Legal Grounds

Filed in Oregon Circuit Court as Case No. 25CV18224, the lawsuit invokes Article I, Sections 20 and 46 of the Oregon Constitution, asserting that the statute unlawfully denies equal protection based on sex and gender. Filing available at: www.intactglobal.org

Plaintiffs and Legal Team

Plaintiffs: Dane Hadachek, his parents Sierra Hadachek and Cecil Mininger, and the Moody brothers, Carter and Landon
Local Counsel: Lake Perriguey — renowned Oregon civil rights attorney who helped establish marriage equality in the state
Outside Counsel: Eric Clopper and Peter W. Adler — attorneys at the forefront of genital autonomy and equal protection advocacy
Funded by: The nonprofit Intact Global
Supported by: The Intact Coalition, a nationwide network of medical, legal, and human rights advocates

News Conference Announcement

News Conference Monday, March 31, 2025 10:00 AM PT
Pioneer Courthouse Square Downtown Portland, Oregon
Livestream: intact.global/conference

Legal Objective

To demand equal protection under Oregon law for all children, regardless of sex or gender identity, and to challenge the legal inconsistency that allows boys and intersex children to have their genitals cut without medical necessity while protecting only girls under Oregon’s anti-FGM statute.

Conference Announcement

This case will be a central topic at Intact Global’s inaugural conference taking place March 29–30, 2025, at The Sentinel Hotel in Portland. The conference is nearly sold out and will feature 11 attorneys alongside other leaders in the Genital Autonomy movement, including the Executive Directors of Doctors Opposing Circumcision, Intaction, and Genital Autonomy Legal Defense and Education Fund. Speakers will explore constitutional theory, medical ethics, and litigation strategy.

Eric Clopper, Executive Director of Intact Global, speaks at the Hadachek v. Oregon press conference in Portland on March 31, 2025.

Peter Adler, Outside Counsel, speaks at the Hadachek v. Oregon press conference in Portland on March 31, 2025.

From left to right: Kesch Feltes, Dane Hadachek, Sierra Hadachek, and Cecil Mininger with Eric Clopper at the Hadachek v. Oregon press conference in Pioneer Courthouse Square, March 31, 2025.

Dane Hadachek, plaintiff in Hadachek v. Oregon, with Eric Clopper at the March 31, 2025 press conference in Portland.

Samer Saffarini, law clerk at The Clopper Law Firm and 2L at UVA Law, with Eric Clopper at the Hadachek v. Oregon press conference, March 31, 2025.

Eric Clopper, Esq.

Intact Global Inc, Founder & President

2482 Cheremoya Ave

Los Angeles CA 90068

+1 (617) 957-2363

eric@intactglobal.org

Intact Global Inc. (IGI) is a 501(c)(3) PENDING non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children’s rights and ending forced, non-religious genital mutilation. Founded on the principles of bodily autonomy, Intact Global aims to unite advocates, legal experts, and communities worldwide in a concerted effort to stop this harmful practice once and for all.

Learn more about how you can get involved at www.intactglobal.org.

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