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Sibling marriage (individuals having the same parents) is prohibited in every state in the United States under different forms of codified incest prohibition and also under sections that address issues of consanguinity. Sibling marriage is prohibited in virtually every Western Country although it is still practiced among certain family groups in the Middle East and in some tribal societies.

For marriage with half siblings, step siblings and adopted siblings you need to check the laws in your particular jurisdiction.

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