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1. Won't fundamentalist Jews object that this is interference with the practice of their religions?

Thu Jul 22, 2021, 09:39 PM

Jul 2021

Some sects as the Satmar have arranged for marriages for girls under 17.

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New York bans underage marriages, raises age of consent to 18 [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP

who cares?? AlexSFCA Jul 2021 #2

There are 40+ states still allowing marriage under age 18 MyMission Jul 2021 #3

It was to pause those arranged marriages..... Historic NY Jul 2021 #5