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New Hampshire Enacts Ban on Child Marriage as Map Highlights Remaining States Allowing It

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New Hampshire Enacts Ban on Child Marriage as Map Highlights Remaining States Allowing It

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  • New Hampshire's child marriage ban took effect, making it the 13th state to mandate a minimum marriage age of 18.
  • Despite this ban, child marriage remains legal in many states, allowing marriages for those as young as 15 or 16 years old.
  • Since 2000, approximately 300,000 children have married in the U.S., highlighting significant vulnerabilities faced by married minors.
  • Many states, including California, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, have no age restrictions for marriage.
  • The movement to end child marriage continues, with advocates pursuing changes across various states beyond New Hampshire.

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