Child Marriage Under Fire | Lincoln News

Sixteen children rescued from a rural Ohio home shine a harsh light on the persistent reality of child marriage — where a 15-year-old mom, pregnant and wed, became the vessel for a cycle of early adulthood exploitation. As Ohio weighs a bill to raise the legal marriage age to 18 — having passed its Senate committee but awaiting full vote — the nation watches a growing tide of states, from Delaware to Oklahoma, moving toward total bans. Critics cite parental rights; advocates counter with data: young brides face violence, poverty, and poor health. With California’s bill backed by survivors and poised for a vote, momentum is building to shield minors from forced unions and expand their futures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84ac5b670e034c47