US Child Marriage Persists as State Laws Lag; Advocacy Push Gains Momentum

A New York Times opinion piece highlights that child marriage remains legal in many US states, attributing the persistence to opposition from both conservative and progressive factions. The piece underscores a legislative gap where state-level bans have stalled despite growing advocacy. This matters as it signals a potential shift in public and legal discourse, though the piece is an opinion, not a report of new legislative action.