‘It’s a human rights abuse’: Dems reintroduce legislation to end child marriage in Michigan – Michigan Advance

‘It’s a human rights abuse’: Dems reintroduce legislation to end child marriage in Michigan

Calling it an “archaic practice” and a “human rights abuse,” Democrats in Lansing this week reintroduced legislation to end child marriage in Michigan.

State Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt) on Thursday held a press conference to announce a package of 10 bills that would prohibit any marriage involving a child younger than 18.

Currently in Michigan, 16- and 17-year-olds can get married with parental approval, while anyone younger than 16 can get married with the approval of a parent and a judge, with no minimum age requirement.

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