Protecting Minors: Legal Battles and Advocacy

The chapter presents court judgments and legislative efforts focusing on protecting minors from harmful situations like felony injury to a child and coerced underage marriage. It follows the journeys of individuals advocating for stricter laws and raising the minimum age for marriage, showcasing their determination and the challenges they face in effecting change. The debate on increasing the marriage age to prevent exploitation and the intersection between religious and state recognition of marriage are also explored in this chapter.