Chris Christie Will Halt Challenge of Gay Marriage Decision

quicklist: curated
quote: “New Jersey Governor Christie said he advised Acting Attorney General John Hoffman to withdraw the state’s appeal of a ruling allowing gay marriage.”
their: Bloomberg
their_title: Christie Administration Withdraws Appeal of Gay Marriage Ruling
their_url: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-21/christie-administration-withdraws-appeal-of-gay-marriage-ruling.html
their_copy: New Jersey Governor Christie said he advised Acting Attorney General John Hoffman to withdraw the state’s appeal of a ruling allowing gay marriage.
theirCTA: Read the full story here.
our_copy: Same-sex weddings were permitted to begin at 12:01 AM on Monday. Now, same-sex couples in the New Jersey won’t have worry about further legal challenges that could derail marriages.

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