Bowers V. Hardwick (1986)
General overview of the case-
A man named Michael Hardwick was caught by a Georgia police officer in the act of sodomy with another man, this is illegal in the state of Georgia. He was placed under arrest by the officer. Hardwick challenged the law’s constitutionality in Federal District court.
A man named Michael Hardwick was caught by a Georgia police officer in the act of sodomy with another man, this is illegal in the state of Georgia. He was placed under arrest by the officer. Hardwick challenged the law’s constitutionality in Federal District court.
Main Arguments for each side-
Bowers argument is that he had a right to privacy in his own home. List of the Justices and how they voted-
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Main Arguments for each side-
The court stated that homosexuals did not have this right. |
Main Majority Opinion-
The majority found that there was not a constitutional and that states could outlaw sodomy. Therefore keeping it illegal to commit sodomy.
The majority found that there was not a constitutional and that states could outlaw sodomy. Therefore keeping it illegal to commit sodomy.
Main Dissenting Opinion-
The main dissenting opinion is that Hardwick should have a right to privacy, however it does not protect homosexuals
The main dissenting opinion is that Hardwick should have a right to privacy, however it does not protect homosexuals