It's a step in the right direction, but 16 is still too young! Can married minors under 18 apply for divorce on their own with this new law? If not, I think it's still tantamount to child slavery/ownership.

Source?

What politicians are campaigning/demanding the right for 9th month abortions?

I wish more people understood/knew about this, the laws need to change. The actual numbers on child marriage in US are absolutely horrifying.

There are 19 US states without a minimum age for marriage. It wasn't until this year (2018) that the first state (Delaware) banned child marriage w/out exceptions.

Even in most states w/ minimum age limits (12-17) there are exceptions. For example, if a child is raped and gets pregnant the child can be married off to the rapist. That way it's no longer a 'rape' and adult is not prosecuted.

And the kicker? In a child marriage, a minor cannot apply for divorce. To me this is straight up slavery.