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It's illegal in all 50 states. Utah is the home of the Mormon religion, and is the largest practitioner of polygamist, does have laws against it. Most cities and towns in Utah will turn a blind eye toward the practice as long as it is not flaunted. Like many social laws if the practice is not flaunted,no one is being forced against their will and public perception is in favor the law may not be enforced.
Legally they are not married to more than one wife, they are cohabiting. If they actually had married by the lawful standard they would also be committing bigamy which would be easier to prosecute.
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Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
Is polygamy legal in Tennessee?
No, polygamy is illegal in Tennessee.
Is polygamy legal in California?
No. Polygamy has been illegal in the United States since 1862. No individual state can make polygamy legal - it is a national law.
Is polygamy legal in Washington state?
No, polygamy is illegal in Washington state.
What class practices polygamy?
Polygamy may be practiced by all classes where it is legal.
Is polygamy legal in North Carolina?
No. Polygamy is illegal everywhere in the United States.
Is polygamy legal in Nevada?
No. Polygamy is not legal anywhere in the US.
What state is polygamy legal?
Polygamy is illegal in every state of the United States of America.
When a man and his family from an area of Africa where polygamy is legal seek to become citizens of Canada what is the legal status of the wives?
Polygamy is illegal in Canada.
Do ancient Egyptian practice polygamy?
Polygamy was legal for the Ancient Egyptians. Although polygamy was legal it was generally only practiced by the wealthy the prospect of paying maintenance to several women must have reduced the practice.
When a man and his family from an area of Africa where polygamy is legal seek to become citizens of the UK what is the legal status of the wives?
Polygamy is illegal in all countries of Europe.
When a man and his family from an area of Africa where polygamy is legal seek to become citizens of Spain what is the legal status of the wives?
Polygamy is illegal in all countries of Europe.
