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California still allows child marriage. This survivor wants it banned
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Michael McLaughlin , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the issue and the survivor's story are available from The San Francisco Standard.
California is one of three states without a minimum age requirement for marriage. The other two states are New Mexico and Mississippi. This unique situation has raised concerns and sparked efforts to change the law.
A survivor of child marriage is advocating for a ban on the practice in California. Further details about the issue and the survivor's story are available from The San Francisco Standard. The publication has reported on the matter, providing more information on the current state of child marriage laws in California.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: The San Francisco Standard Reading time: 1 min
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