Supreme Court Sodomy Law Decision Rally (June 26, 2003)

On June 26, 2003, the United States Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that criminalizes homosexual behavior, a ruling considered to be a major victory for gay rights in the United States. The justices voted 6-3 in striking down the Texas law, saying it violated due process guarantees.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people living openly and honestly have put a real face on the issue. That act of courage, lived every day, can bring about great change. Visibility is a big influence that made the court's ruling so different than it would have been 15 years ago.

Thanks to everyone for coming out and being out!!

Pictures from a Rally held at the John Thomas Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Dallas, Texas.

Speakers included:

  • Lee Taft - South Central Regional Director Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
  • Roger Wedell - President, Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance
  • Hector Garcia - Texas Human Rights Foundation
  • Jane Dolkart - Professor, SMU School of Law
  • Hon. Terri Hodge - Texas House of Representatives
  • Erin Moore - DGLA-PAC and Human Rights Campaign Dallas Steering Committee
  • Steve Atkinson - Co-Chair, Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas
  • Dennis Coleman - National Co-Chair, Human Rights Campaign Board of Governors
  • Dick Peeples - Local attorney and long-time activist in the repeal of 21.06.


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