The Capital Gazette reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation to protect minors from the harms of child marriage. The article features Donna Pollard, survivor advocate and founder of the nonprofit Survivors Corner, as well as Casey Swegman, Tahirih Forced Marriage Initiative Manager.
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Bill limiting child marriage introduced for sixth time
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