California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states
California governor Gavin Newsom in New York City on 23 September. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/CNP/Kyle Mazza - CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom in New York City on 23 September. The law has no exceptions.“This is a long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors.
- ▪California governor Gavin Newsom in New York City on 23 September.
- ▪Photograph: Kyle Mazza/CNP/Kyle Mazza - CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom in New York City on 23 September.
- ▪The law has no exceptions.“This is a long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors.
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| Publication time | Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:43:23 GMT |
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California governor Gavin Newsom in New York City on 23 September. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/CNP/Kyle Mazza - CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom in New York City on 23 September. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/CNP/Kyle Mazza - CNP/ShutterstockCaliforniaCalifornia outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states Advocacy group that pushed for the legislation says 9,000 children are married in California every yearUwa Ede-OsifoThu 1 Oct 2026 21.43 EDTLast modified on Thu 1 Oct 2026 21.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCalifornia has outlawed child marriage, joining 17 other US states where the taboo practice is also banned.Under past state law, minors of any age could obtain a court order for marriage with the consent of their parents.Assembly bill 1267,…
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