TRENTON — Do you agree with a state judge\’s ruling today legalizing same-sex marriage in New Jersey?
Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson granted an emergency request by six same-sex couples and ordered state officials to begin performing gay marriages on Oct. 21. Jacobson said same-sex couples would be denied federal benefits if New Jersey kept allowing only civil unions.
The state is expected to appeal the decision.
Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, last year vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in New Jersey. Gay rights advocates and state legislators have been working on gathering enough votes to override the veto.
What was your reaction to the ruling? Vote in the poll above.
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