California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states

Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".

Published on RocksNews: 1 Oct 2026, 01:20 UTC
Updated: 1 Oct 2026, 01:20 UTC
Language: English

California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states — California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states — Image credit: BBC News – World

Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".

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