Analysis of Minimum Marriage Age Laws and Age-Based Sex Offenses in the U.S.

This first-of-its-kind policy memo (2020) analyzes state minimum marriage age laws to determine where marriage can allow for statutory defense to or exception from prosecution for statutory rape and/or other age-based sex offenses in at least 40 states and the District of Columbia.

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Analysis of Minimum Marriage Age Laws and Age-Based Sex Offenses in the U.S.

Latest News

SCOTUS Rules on Biden v. Texas

Statement from Archi Pyati, Tahirih Justice Center CEO on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Ruling

Survivor Voices

Mercy

Mariela

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