California Wants to Ban Child Marriage. These Civil Rights Groups Are Trying to Stop It

California is considering a bill to ban child marriage, which currently allows anyone under 18 to wed with parental consent. Civil rights groups like the ACLU and Planned Parenthood are opposing the bill, arguing it violates personal rights and could push vulnerable teens into unsafe situations. This debate highlights a broader tension between legal reforms aimed at protecting children and advocates who believe the current system, with parental involvement, better safeguards young people. The outcome could set a significant precedent for child marriage laws nationwide.