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October 1, 2026 · 2w ago

California officially bans child marriage

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Part of a broader pattern of states tightening protections for minors after years of inaction on a practice that trapped thousands of children in abusive situations.

A state finally closes a legal loophole that allowed minors to be married off with parental consent.

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