New York Times Supreme Court reporter, has been called the dean of SCOTUS reporters; however, she rejects this honor, giving deference to others like NPR’s Nina Totenberg.But given her longevity and rich history with the court, I wanted to know what one case stood out for her during her over 30 years of covering the high court.
She said there were several but chose Lawrence v. Texas.That case is one of the most monumental in LGBTQ+ history. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that state laws banning sodomy were unconstitutional and a violation of the right to privacy.“When Justice Anthony Kennedy announced Lawrence, there is a bar section in the courtroom, where members of the court’s bar are seated,” Greenhouse told me during a phone call..