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California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
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Hacker News | Oct 1, 2026 | dabinat
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California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states. Getty ImagesGov Gavin Newsom called the law "overdue" Stodden said she would "keep fighting until children are protected from marriage in all 50 states". Other survivors of child marriage also applauded the new law.
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