Key Facts– Here, Texas made it a crime to have intimate contact with members of the same sex. Lawrence appeals his conviction under the statute.
Issue– Does a statute prohibiting homosexual conduct violate the Due Process right to liberty?
Holding– Yes
Result– Law overturned
Reasoning– Sexual conduct and lifestyle choices related to it should be respected by the state. This is a part of the “realm of personal liberty which the government may not enter.” Further, there is no legitimate state interest that justifies this.