Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article examines the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down sodomy laws, arguing that while the ruling was necessary, it raises concerns about the broader regulation of sexual conduct outside marriage. The author contends that such laws, despite rare enforcement, serve societal functions, including protecting marriage and providing moral boundaries that deter harmful behavior, particularly among young people.
Disciplines
Constitutional Law | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Jurisprudence | Law | Law and Gender | Legal History | Legislation
Recommended Citation
Benjamin J. Cooper,
Loose Not The Floodgates,
10
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
311
(2004).
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https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol10/iss2/4
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