As the issue of child marriage gains more attention, New Jersey legislators decided to do something about it and passed a bill that would prohibit marriage of any children under age 18.
Governor Chris Christie was handed the opportunity to make New Jersey the first state to officially ban child marriage without exception.
Nancy Munoz, the bill’s main sponsor, is a Republican assemblywoman from Union. She introduced the bill after hearing testimony in committee hearings about children being forced into marriage “for religious reasons.”
Under current New Jersey law, children under age 16 can be legally married with parental consent and approval from a sympathetic judge.
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I wouldn’t vote for him what an asshole
Kill the fat commie bastard
Does he like little girls too?
This has got to be a joke.
He’s probably a pedofile wanting to get it legal for him and the other ones in our goverment.
What a moron !
What a jerk
So religion comes before safety of children. Take your believe and go live in those countries who treat children horrifically!
Liberal
I’m glad he’s not my president!