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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Uwa Ede-Osifo

California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states

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The California governor, Gavin Newsom, in New York City on 23 September. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/CNP/Kyle Mazza - CNP/Shutterstock

California 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.

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