Superior Court Judge Neil Shuster ruled against New Jersey Right to Life (NJRTL) on Monday, saying a controversial proposal to allow taxpayers to fund embryonic stem-cell research and human cloning will stay on the November ballot.
The referendum asks voters to approve borrowing $450 million over 10 years for research on stem cells. NJRTL sued, calling the ballot language deceptive because it does not disclose plans for human cloning and does not explain that the money could come from property taxes.
"This is a matter that affects the future of humanity," Marie Tasy, executive director of NJRTL, told The Star-Ledger. "It's much too important a matter to be ignored."
According to The New York Times, Shuster "left open the possibility" that pro-life groups could appeal or challenge the results if the proposal is approved.
