Some states do not allow rape charges to be brought by a woman against her husband.

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As of my last update in 2023, while the majority of states in the U.S. have laws that criminalize marital rape, there are still some states with laws that treat marital rape differently than non-marital rape, either by having exemptions, requiring higher levels of force, or having different penalties, effectively making it more difficult to bring charges or secure convictions in cases of marital rape.

Some States Do Not Allow Rape Charges to Be Brought