sex discrimination and has no place in a civilized society. (8) The history of the United States includes many examples of sex discrimination. The people of the United States ultimately responded in the strongest possible legal terms by enacting a constitutional amendment correcting an element of this discrimination. Women, once subjected to sex discrimination that denied them the right to vote, now have suffrage guaranteed by the 19th Amendment. The elimination of discriminatory practices has been and is among the highest priorities and greatest achievements of American history. (9) Implicitly approving the discriminatory practices of sex-selection abortion by choosing not to prohibit them will reinforce sex discrimination, and coarsen society to the value of females. Thus, Congress has a compelling interest in acting—indeed it must act—to prohibit sex-selection abortion. (b) Constitutional authority In accordance with the above findings, Congress enacts the following pursuant to Congress’ power under— (1) the Commerce Clause