Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage, raising the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, officials announced.
  • essell@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Can I ask someone to confirm for me what year is this and have I fallen through a portal in time?

    • TommySalami@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      An absolutely disgusting amount of states still have these laws in the books and, even more revolting, have reps that fight to keep them there in the name of religious freedom. A quick Google says there are 7 states with no bottom limit, and a handful more with a minimum of 14 or 15.

    • drcobaltjedi@programming.devEnglish
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      1 year ago

      So this is legal in many states still and I’ll give you 3 geusses as to which political party is fighting to keep child marrige legal.

  • AutoTL;DR@lemmings.worldBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    This is the best summary I could come up with:

    Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage and protect minors.

    The bills raise the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, according to Whitmer’s office.

    "As a county prosecutor, I went after those who used their power to prey on young people, and as governor, I am proud to sign legislation to strengthen protections for children and survivors into law.

    Together, we can make Michigan a safe, welcoming state where you can grow up and pursue your potential."

    Here are the bills that raise the age of consent and update laws to reflect and implement the ban on child marriage:

    “It’s time for us to ban the cruel practice of child marriage,” said state Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn), sponsor for HB 4295.

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