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submitted 3 years ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage and protect minors.

The bills raise the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, according to Whitmer's office.

"Keeping Michiganders safe and healthy is one of my top priorities, and today's bipartisan bills will build on our efforts to protect young people—especially young women—from abuse," said Whitmer. "As a county prosecutor, I went after those who used their power to prey on young people, and as governor, I am proud to sign legislation to strengthen protections for children and survivors into law. Together, we can make Michigan a safe, welcoming state where you can grow up and pursue your potential."

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[-] Pinkrose@reddthat.com 54 points 3 years ago

Wait a minute child marriage is legal in Michigan?

[-] TheCelticPirate@lemmy.world 86 points 3 years ago

Surprisingly it's allowed in a lot of states. Unsurprisingly Republicans are fighting laws like this.

[-] WHYAREWEALLCAPS@lemmy.world 38 points 3 years ago

Right? It's like people forgot about that one Republican talking about how he knew women who'd gotten married when they were 12 and were happy when defending their state's child marriage laws.

[-] Algaroth@lemmy.world 18 points 3 years ago

That was so bizarre. He thought he was making a point for child marriage but any sane person would see it as the opposite.

[-] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 5 points 3 years ago

For a long time, (certain) people thought that the best way to deal with a rape victim who got pregnant was to marry her to her rapist. Marriage makes everything ok!

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 years ago

That's literally what the Bible says to do.

Good book, my ass.

[-] electrogamerman@lemmy.world 32 points 3 years ago

Wait a fucking damn one minute! I as gay man im damaging children by wanting them to learn that there are different families and each deserves respect, but marrying a child is legal?

[-] jumperalex@lemmy.world 7 points 3 years ago

Correct.

Next question.

I want off this timeline!

[-] Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world 27 points 3 years ago

It was, thanks to conservatives. And now it's not, thanks to normal people.

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