In the United States beginning in 1896, many states began prohibiting anyone who was "epileptic, imbecile, or feeble-minded" from getting married.

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Starting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many U.S. states enacted eugenics-based laws, including marriage prohibitions for individuals deemed "epileptic, imbecile, or feeble-minded," as part of a broader movement aimed at preventing the transmission of perceived undesirable traits.

In the United States Beginning in 1896, Many States Began