Sex and the Supreme Court: The True Story of Lawrence v Texas
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Google"There are some things a state can not do to direct the moral
content of your life," explains author and law professor Dale
Carpenter, "and controlling your sexuality is one of those
things."
In his new book,
Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas,
Carpenter outlines both the backstory and the importance of the
2003 Supreme Court case that invalidated American's sodomy laws.
"It revives a constitutional doctrine that protects a right to
liberty and privacy and sexual autonomy for adults."
Reason Magazine's Katherine Mangu-Ward sat down with Carpenter to
discuss his book, the story behind the landmark case, and how a
baby shower gift became an indicator of changing attitudes inside
the Supreme Court.
About 8:45 minutes.
Shot by Meredith Bragg and Anthony Fisher. Edited by Meredith
Bragg.
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