Stop Gov. Chris Christies attack on NJ's Same Sex Marriage; Tell Gov. Christie NJ is Ready for Same sex Marriage

The Issue

On September 27th, 2013 a New Jersey State Judge Ruled in the favor of New Jersey's Same Sex Marriage. The State Judge arguing that the parallel label "civil unions," which the state already allows gay couples, is illegally preventing them from getting federal benefits.

The judge ordered that same-sex marriages be allowed starting October 21. But the date could be delayed on appeal, and the office of Gov. Chris Christie indicated the case would be appealed to the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The ruling cites the U.S. Supreme Court's June rejection of part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, a move that ensured same-sex spouses legally married in a state may receive federal benefits.

After the DOMA ruling, some federal agencies are extending benefits to legally married same-sex couples. LET'S STOP GOV. CHRISTIE'S ATTACKS ON NEW JERSEY AND ON THOSE OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY.


You may also sign the petition on the White houses Website at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/new-jersey-same-sex-appeal-gov-chris-christie/1rkV8LDL (Copy & Paste in web browser)

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The Issue

On September 27th, 2013 a New Jersey State Judge Ruled in the favor of New Jersey's Same Sex Marriage. The State Judge arguing that the parallel label "civil unions," which the state already allows gay couples, is illegally preventing them from getting federal benefits.

The judge ordered that same-sex marriages be allowed starting October 21. But the date could be delayed on appeal, and the office of Gov. Chris Christie indicated the case would be appealed to the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The ruling cites the U.S. Supreme Court's June rejection of part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, a move that ensured same-sex spouses legally married in a state may receive federal benefits.

After the DOMA ruling, some federal agencies are extending benefits to legally married same-sex couples. LET'S STOP GOV. CHRISTIE'S ATTACKS ON NEW JERSEY AND ON THOSE OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY.


You may also sign the petition on the White houses Website at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/new-jersey-same-sex-appeal-gov-chris-christie/1rkV8LDL (Copy & Paste in web browser)

The Decision Makers

Former State House of Representatives
3 Members
Celeste Riley
Former State House of Representatives - New Jersey-3A
Matthew Milam
Former State House of Representatives - New Jersey-1B
Angel Fuentes
Former State House of Representatives - New Jersey-5A
Former U.S. House of Representatives
6 Members
Jon Runyan
Former US House of Representatives - New Jersey-3
Frank A. LoBiondo
Former US House of Representatives - New Jersey-2
Rush Holt
Former US House of Representatives - New Jersey-12
Former State Senate
2 Members
Steve Sweeney
Former State Senate - New Jersey-3
Barbara Buono
Former State Senate - New Jersey-18
Frank Pallone
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 6th Congressional District

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