California Slaps Down Attempts to Ban Circumcision.

The article presents a reprint of the article "California Slaps Down Attempts to Ban Circumcision," which appeared in the October 4, 2011 issue of "Agence France-Presse." It discusses the move of California which banned local authorities from outlawing male circumcision which was applauded by religious groups. Governor Jerry Brown reportedly approved a bill which prevents the state and counties from interfering with parents decision to have their sons circumcised.