Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped a legal challenge on Monday that would oppose same-sex marriages within the Garden State, making New Jersey the 14th state to allow same-sex marriages.

“Although the governor strongly disagrees with the court substituting its judgement for the constitutional process of the elected branches or a vote of the people, the court has now spoken clearly as to their view of the New Jersey Constitution and, therefore, same-sex marriage is the law,” said Michael Drewniak, a spokesman for Christie. “The governor will do his constitutional duty and ensure his administration enforces the law as dictated by the New Jersey Supreme Court.”

Many are speculating that Christie stopped pursuing his legal efforts in order to secure votes for his alleged run for Presidency in 2016, despite the fact that Christie publicly admits his disapproval for same-sex marriage.