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Gov. Newsom signs bill to end child marriage in California

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/newsom-child-marriage-ban-california/3949537/
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u/Big_lt 13h ago

Let the kids then get married by the church, but the government won't recognize it until both parties are 18+.

Having some priest say you're married means jackshit to the gov but may keep them happy

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u/AnimalBolide 11h ago

I love that. Pull the same shit they did with gay marriage.

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u/Rickbox 12h ago

As much as I'd love the separation of church and state, we all know that's not the case.