A Missouri lawmaker defended child marriage, saying kids he knows who got married at age 12 are 'still married'

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Republican Missouri state Sen. Mike Moon speaks in his Capitol office on Feb. 1, 2022, in Jefferson City, Mo.
Republican Missouri state Sen. Mike Moon speaks in his Capitol office on Feb. 1, 2022, in Jefferson City, Mo.

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Wyoming Republicans are criticizing a child marriage bill that seeks to raise the legal age to 18. It's sponsored by one of their own party members.

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A person places an engagement ring on another person's hand. Wyoming considers implementing minimum marriage age of 18.
Wyoming lawmakers are considering implementing a minimum legal age law for marriages.

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