California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/01/california-outlaws-child-marriageOpen linkView original on programming.devSyndicated from the fediverse. Read and engage on the original instance.
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This isn't already law at either the state or federal level? The fuck?
Nope and it will only be the 18th state to do so. 32 others, or 64%, still allow it. Feels gross right.