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The day that Elaine Riddick had her first and only child, the state of North Carolina had her sterilized on the orders of a court. Riddick had been raped but the state said she was promiscuous.
North Carolina is the first state to consider a $20,000 payment to victims of sterilizations, but it is doubtful that the Republican-controlled legislature will aside the necessary funds. CBS News noted that more than 60,000 women in 32 states were sterilized to keep down welfare costs.
CBS News noted that more than 60,000 women in 32 states were sterilized to keep down welfare costs.