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Gwen Moore: “In 34 states, including Wisconsin, child marriage is legal. Many of these marriages are between young girls and adult…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
In 34 states, including Wisconsin, child marriage is legal. Many of these marriages are between young girls and adult men. It's time we end this predatory practice.
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Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin
Source
npr.org

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Discussing the need for federal legislation against child marriage.

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