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October 22, 2013

New Jersey Gov. Christie Drops Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage 
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In New Jersey, Republican Gov. Chris Christie has dropped the state's
legal challenge against same-sex marriage. His decision Monday morning
came just hours after same-sex couples in New Jersey began marrying at
midnight. On Friday, the state Supreme Court rejected Christie's request
to delay the weddings while he appealed. But on Monday, Christie dropped
the appeal, saying he will enforce the law as determined by the Court.
New Jersey is the 14th state, along with Washington, D.C., to allow
same-sex marriages.

 

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