As the issue of child marriage gains more attention, New Jersey legislators decided to do something about it and passed a bill that would prohibit marriage of any children under age 18.
Governor Chris Christie was handed the opportunity to make New Jersey the first state to officially ban child marriage without exception.
Nancy Munoz, the bill’s main sponsor, is a Republican assemblywoman from Union. She introduced the bill after hearing testimony in committee hearings about children being forced into marriage “for religious reasons.”
Under current New Jersey law, children under age 16 can be legally married with parental consent and approval from a sympathetic judge.
Find out what action Christie decided to take and why on the next page.
What a “oops ” he made !
Don’t be confused like the Europeans. The Muslim faith has no business in the US. We don’t want it here.
We will not make exceptions for RELIGIOUS reasons…….if you make exception for 16 yrs old they will push for 12 and younger which is the age CHILD they normally marry.
I knew he was a pig
What a stupid thing he has done.
Oh come on! What about the child’s rights . The religion he is talking about is not a religion but an ideology..
Good
F**k Islam
I need to start a religion where speeding is a sacred act of worship and then demand the speed limits be removed
Chris, is someone of that religious persuasion wants to marry a child, they should go back to their country of origin where it is permitted.