On June 26, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Texas’ sodomy laws, along with similar laws in 13 other states. The decision in Lawrence v. Texas is a landmark one, reaffirming the existence of a “right to privacy” that is not enumerated in the Constitution and effectively …read more

2003 Lawrence v. Texas is decided

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Lawrence v. Texas is decided

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June 26, 2022

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June 21, 2021

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June 21, 2021