UNITED STATES, THE COUNTRY THAT MARRIES ITS CHILDREN

The world in all its states

An episode from the series ARTE INVESTIGATION

Synopsis

While the United States officially condemns child marriage, minors can still be married in many states. Between 2000 and 2018, nearly 300,000 such marriages were reportedly performed in the country.

Former victims turned activists recount their struggle to change the law and secure a complete ban on marriage under the age of 18, with no exceptions.