Idaho Being Sued For Anti-Gay 'Crimes Against Nature' Law
Lawrence v. Texas found that sodomy laws, which were historically aimed at gay men, but typically ban oral and anal sex regardless of gender, are unconstitutional.Newsweek subscription offers >Although many states formally repealed sodomy laws in the wake of the decision, Idaho is one of a handful with a "crimes against nature" law, defined to include consensual oral and anal sex, still on the books.The lawsuit, filed against Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and other state officials, alleges that Doe has suffered due to being unjustly labeled a sex offender because Idaho is illegally continuing to enforce the law—despite it being "indistinguishable" from laws struck down by the 2003 ruling."John Doe has been forced onto the Idaho Sex.
