upholding statute forbidding consensual homosexual relations in private
Summary of this case from National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) v. BellNo. 75-896.
May 27, 1976. March 29, 1976.
Affirmed on appeal from D. C. E. D. Va. Mr. Justice Brennan, Mr. Justice Marshall, and Mr. Justice Stevens would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument. Reported below: 403 F. Supp. 1199.
upholding statute forbidding consensual homosexual relations in private
Summary of this case from National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) v. Bellupholding the constitutionality of Virginia's crime against nature statute
Summary of this case from State v. Adamsupholding statute as applied to homosexual acts between two consenting adults in private places
Summary of this case from Constant A. v. Paul C.AIn Doe v. Commonwealth's Attorney, 425 U.S. 901, 96 S.Ct. 1489, 47 L.Ed.2d 751 (1976), the Supreme Court summarily affirmed the judgment of a three-judge district court upholding the constitutionality of a Virginia sodomy statute similar to the Texas statute which is attacked in the present suit.
Summary of this case from Baker v. WadeIn Doe v. Commonwealth's Attorney, 425 U.S. 901, 96 S.Ct. 1489, 47 L.Ed.2d 751 (1976), the Court issued a summary affirmance of a three-judge district court's denial of injunctive and declaratory relief against a Virginia sodomy statute.
Summary of this case from Miller v. RumsfeldIn Doe v. Commonwealth's Attorney for City of Richmond, 425 U.S. 901, 96 S.Ct. 1489, 47 L.Ed.2d 751 (1976), aff'g 403 F. Supp. 1199 (E.D.Va. 1975), the Court affirmed a judgment of a three-judge federal court upholding the constitutionality of a Virginia law punishing crimes against nature committed by consenting persons.
Summary of this case from State v. McCoyFull title:DOE ET AL. v. COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND ET AL
Court:U.S.
Date published: May 27, 1976
We would vote to vacate the decision of the panel and to rehear the matter before the court en banc. This is…
Baker v. WadeThe Supreme Court has not answered these questions in any opinion. Indeed, it has refused to do so on several…