Go NJ!
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that denying the legal benefits of marriage to same-sex couples violates the state constitution's equal-protection clause. This decision doesn't mandate same-sex marriage but does guarantee the rights afforded by marriage.
It's a step in the right direction...
And, I hope this decision doesn't suffer the same fate as the Boy Scouts ruling, but since the issue was decided based on the state constitution, it should not be taken up by the Supreme Court (at least, that's what I learned in law school/bar review!).
Find the ruling here.
It's a step in the right direction...
And, I hope this decision doesn't suffer the same fate as the Boy Scouts ruling, but since the issue was decided based on the state constitution, it should not be taken up by the Supreme Court (at least, that's what I learned in law school/bar review!).
Find the ruling here.
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