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California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states
The Guardian UK
October 2, 2026
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<p>Advocacy group that pushed for the legislation says 9,000 children are married in California every year</p><p>California has outlawed child marriage, joining 17 other US states where the taboo practice is also banned.</p><p>Under past state law, minors of any age cou
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