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Advocates call on state lawmakers to end child marriages

Advocates highlight violations of Kentucky law as underage girls marry significantly older men, urging lawmakers to raise the legal marriage age to 18 and enforce judicial oversight.

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In Kentucky, R.I.S.E. advocates say underage girls are still being married to older men, violating the law.

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Advocates speak out to end child marriage in Kentucky

Data shows 141 minors, including eight 16-year-olds, have married since it took effect, with 19 not complying with current statutes.

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Advocates call on state lawmakers to end child marriages

In Kentucky, R.I.S.E. advocates say underage girls are still being married to older men, violating the law.

·United States
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