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Sodomy laws remain in 12 states. Race to avoid Roe vs Wade repeat begins

www.newsweek.com Sodomy laws remain in 12 states. Race to avoid Roe vs Wade repeat begins

There are 12 states with "zombie" sodomy laws, meaning that if a Supreme Court case protecting gay sex is overturned, it would become illegal again.

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2w ago

Sodomy laws remain in 12 states. Race to avoid Roe vs Wade repeat begins

www.newsweek.com /sodomy-laws-twelve-states-race-avoid-roe-wade-repeat-2019776

Sodomy laws remain in 12 states. Race to avoid Roe vs Wade repeat begins

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Why the fuck is it that when a law is found to be unconstitutional, the state(s) are allowed to keep the law on the books but just can't enforce it? I'd think part of such a decision would include a requirement to repeal the offending law.