The Baltimore Sun reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation that would raise the minimum marriage age to 17 years old. This legislation would include a judicial review process in hopes of protecting young girls from child marriages. The article features Casey Swegman, Tahirih Forced Marriage Initiative Manager.
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