Gay marriage may soon become reality in New Jersey (Wikimedia Commons)

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Judge Mary Jacobson noted that "Same sex couples must be allowed to marry in order to obtain equal protection of the law under the New Jersey Constitution," adding that the civil unions allowed by New Jersey are not similar to federal benefits granted after the Supreme Court scrapped the Defense of Marriage Act. Governor Christie's administration has until the date of October 21 to bring forth a plea or to allow the procedure to progress onward, but they are expected to appeal.

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