In response to the inability of different states to reconcile inconsistencies in protecting abused women, victim advocates called upon Congress to address their concerns by arguing that:

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Choice A reflects the constitutional argument for equal protection under the law, while Choice B cites the Commerce Clause as a potential justification for federal intervention in state-level cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Together, these arguments were central to advocates' call for Congressional action to address the inconsistent and sometimes inadequate protections available to survivors of gender-based violence across the United States.

In Response to the Inability of Different States to Reconcile