Crossing the Line

Crossing the line is very common these days, particularly in a large metropolitan area such as Philadelphia, or New York City. Most people never think twice about the differences between the laws of one state and another. However for members of the LGBT community, crossing the line can mean the difference between no rights, some rights and full rights.

The Texas Sodomy Case: An Inside Perspective

Lawrence and Garner attorney Mitchell Katine reflects on the case that changed America and the day of the landmark decision.

From Toronto to Houston: What It All Means

Liberty protects the person from unwarranted government intrusions into a dwelling or other private places.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Sodomy Law

June 26, 2003 is a day of independence for all people, especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in this country. Mitchell Katine, original attorney for Lawrence & Garner....

Supreme Court Hears Texas Sodomy Case

Yesterday, March 27, 2003, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Texas sodomy case, Lawrence v. Texas. According to news reports and to my friend and fellow attorney, Mitchell Katine who attended along with the Lambda Legal team, the arguments went very well.

2002 - The Year in GLBT Law

In general, 2002 brought a number of mostly positive legal changes in the US, particularly in the area of relationships. In this month's article, I'd like to highlight some of them....

Sodomy and the Supremes

As some of you may know, homosexual sodomy is illegal (a misdemeanor) in Texas. About two years ago, two gay men were arrested in Houston when police entered the one man's house and caught the two in the act....