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

California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
BBC World Thursday 01 October 2026, 00:57 UTC 1 min read
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Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".

Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".
California (LOCATION) US (LOCATION) Gov Gavin Newsom (PERSON) Californians (ORG)
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