Monday, October 21, 2013

Marriage equality in New Jersey

The New Jersey legislature passed a law allowing same-sex marriages;  but Gov. Chris Christie vetoed it, saying that the voters themselves should decide this issue.

Someone sued, the state court ruled that the law must be upheld. and Gov. Christie appealed the decision, saying this should be decided by the voters.  The court denied his request to delay marriages until the appeal is heard.  The court has denied that request.    That was the situation as of yesterday.

Today it has been announced that Gov. Christie is dropping his appeal.   So marriage equality is now fully legal in New Jersey

New Jersey is now the 16th and joins:   Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota, Washington, California, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia.   That's almost 1/3 now and counting.

Ralph

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