Today in Supreme Court History: June 26, 2003, June 26, 2013, and June 26, 2015
On June 26, the Supreme Court has had a few landmark moments over the years, notably with Justice Kennedy writing the majority opinion in Lawrence v. Texas in 2003, which decriminalized same-sex sexual activity across the U.S. Fast forward to 2013, Kennedy was again at the forefront, penning the majority opinion in a significant case that furthered civil liberties. The significance of these rulings underscores the Court's evolving stance on personal freedoms and the impact of individual justices in shaping the nation's legal landscape. These dates remind us of the Court's role in progressive social change.
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