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Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse. It is illegal in every state of the United States, although each state may choose their own definition of what counts as polygamy. In most states, acting like you are married or living together with more than one person, whether you participated in a legal wedding ceremony or not, is considered polygamy. In most states, the punishment is several years in prison and a large fine.

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Where is polygamy legal in the US?

no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy


Is Polygamy okay by law in US?

No. Polygamy is illegal in all 50 states.


Is polygamy legal in Nevada?

No. Polygamy is not legal anywhere in the US.


Is polygamy still practiced in the US?

Yes, polygamy is still practiced in the United States by some groups of people, but not with legal consent.


Is the law against Polygamy constitutional?

The U.S. Constitution does not restrict the practice of polygamy. However, it does not explicitly or implicitly protect that right, which allows state and national legislatures to restrict it.--Polygamy is not mentioned in the constitution or in any of its amendments; the only prominent sect in the US that practiced polygamy (the Latter Day Saints) was established decades after the constitution was ratified. Polygamy is, however, against federal law.


Who practices polygamy?

Polygamy is practiced by many different groups worldwide. It is a common cultural practice in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Many Muslims and some Christians practice polygamy as a part of their religion. Polygamy is illegal in the US and most western countries, but many still practice it in secret.


Is there anywhere in the us that polygamy is legal?

No. Polygamy has been illegal in the United States since 1862. Most states have their own definitions of polygamy. Commonly, cohabitation without marriage with more than one person is also illegal.


What 2 out of 50 states alow polygamy?

None. Polygamy is illegal in every state of the US, it is a national federal law that no state may allow polygamy. The two most lenient states when it comes to polygamy are Hawaii and Rhode Island. In Hawaii, polygamy is a misdemeanor punished by 30 days in jail. In Rhode Island it is also a misdemeanor, punished by a $1000 fine. In most other states, polygamy is a felony and is punishable by at least 5 years in prison and at least a $5000 fine.


Can Muslims with more than one wife enter the US or does law against polygamy trump religious freedom?

The current United States law against polygamy trumps religious freedom. It states that religious belief or practice cannot be used as a defense in polygamy cases.


Does the Sihk faith allow Polygamy?

No it does not allow Polygamy


Is polygamy legal in Tennessee?

No, polygamy is illegal in Tennessee.


What states are poligomy accepted?

Polygamy is illegal in all 50 states and all territories of the US.

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