Gavin Newsom signed AB1267 today, banning child marriage in California. Previously, children could be married or enter into domestic partnerships with parental consent.
Courtney spoke at the signing:
“Governor Newsom’s action today made clear to me and to survivors of child marriage everywhere that we should never have been expected to carry this burden,” said Courtney Stodden. “I’m deeply grateful to Unchained At Last and every survivor who fought to make this possible. California is a victory, but I’m not stopping here. I will keep fighting until children are protected from marriage in all 50 states.”
32 US states still allow child marriages.
Sources: Press release, Courtney’s instagram post, BBC article
