California bans child marriage after 9-year fight to outlaw the practice

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning child marriage in California, prohibiting marriage for individuals under 18.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law prohibiting marriage for people under 18. Liberal civil rights organizations fought previous efforts to ban the practice.
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