Virginia Becomes the First State in the South to End Child Marriage
Virginia Becomes the First State in the South to End Child Marriage
Virginia is the 12th U.S. state and first in the South to end child marriage, removing a loophole that allowed emancipated minors to marry.
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Oooo. The first. Maybe they’ll start a trend in the South? Hold on. I think I peed myself laughing.
19 0 ReplyMarriage tourism to neighboring states, maybe
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As a Virginian, 1. I didn't know that was still a thing 2. I didn't know our legislature was working on this 3. I'm shocked younkin signed it.
The guy is a grade a clown.
17 0 ReplyAs far as 3, you really think that’s a hill he wants to die on? I know some state legislatures have killed similar bills, but a governor expending political capital to veto it?
2 0 ReplyAfter this, and Alabama barely avoided electing a known pedophile, I feel the bar has really been raised by southern voters.
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Hold on.. that has been still legal in 2024 there ? Wow..
7 0 Replystill legal in 38 states now.
6 0 ReplySad..
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Only 38 more to go!
4 0 Reply🤨😀🤔😐
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