California bans child marriage in landmark new law

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 17:49 · Archive

California has banned child marriage, a practice that remains legal in 32 other US states.

California has banned child marriage, which remains legal in 32 other US states. Governor Gavin Newsom called it a 'long overdue measure to protect young Californians'. The law followed campaigning by survivors including Courtney Stodden.

How it is being reported

• California bans child marriage but the practice remains legal across 32 US statesThe Mirror · 1 Oct, 16:22
• California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US statesBBC World · 1 Oct, 01:57

In this story: California · Gavin Newsom · Courtney Stodden

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