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California Bans Child Marriage, Global Impact Questioned

Updated 2026-10-01 19:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Governor of California has signed a law banning child marriage. The move is part of broader efforts to address the practice globally, but questions remain about its effectiveness.

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The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?
2026-10-01 19:44 UTC
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