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21. Here's another article about the ACLU lawsuit.

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 02:04 AM

Apr 2013

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/04/crime-against-nature-statute-nevada-aclu_n_3015565.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

The Nevada chapter of the ACLU, as well as the National ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and AIDS Project, officially challenged the law in federal suit filed Tuesday, according to Courthouse News Service.

The state's so-called “infamous crime against nature” statute essentially creates a double standard based solely on sexual orientation, argued the ACLU in a press release. Though the age of sexual consent in Nevada is 16, the statute forbids sex between gay teens who are above the age of consent but under 18.

“This law violates Equal Protection guarantees under any standard of review,” observed Staci Pratt, legal director for the ACLU of Nevada, per the group's release.

The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of an unnamed Washoe County teen who was arrested last year and prosecuted under the law, according to the Associated Press. The teen was accused of having sex with two other teens and ultimately pled guilty to a misdemeanor in November. He is suing Elko County and District Attorney Mark Torvinen in an effort to repeal the law. He is also seeking $1 in damages.

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17 yr old boy prosecuted for having consensual sex with 17 yr old boy [View all] medeak Apr 2013 OP

Well they need a judgment on the constitutionality of the law. dkf Apr 2013 #1

SCOTUS already ruled such laws are unconstitutional BainsBane Apr 2013 #16

But was the other 17-year-old boy prosecuted for having consensual sex with a 17-year-old boy? Comrade Grumpy Apr 2013 #2

This was no crime. LuvNewcastle Apr 2013 #3

Disgusting cvoogt Apr 2013 #4

This is why we can't have nice things. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #5

Disgusting that this is even an issue. alittlelark Apr 2013 #6

the other one pleaded guilty ? and it's because they are the same sex ? JI7 Apr 2013 #7

Yes, it is because they are of the same sex. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #10

How is this even possible? etherealtruth Apr 2013 #40

In all honesty... Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #41

The guilty plea was almost certainly to avert some threatened, hugely ridiculous punishment Posteritatis Apr 2013 #42

How was this not dumped after the Lawerence v. Texas SCOTUS decision? Rhythm Apr 2013 #8

That's what I want to know. Lunacee_2013 Apr 2013 #36

I'm thinking for the same reasons red states are working to ban abortion BainsBane Apr 2013 #37

Homophobia in action. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #9

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #11

Yeah no, both were over the age of consent. Kurska Apr 2013 #13

Technically, no. Because in Nevada, unbelievably, pnwmom Apr 2013 #23

Yeah, but that is apparently "Welcome to equality" n/t Kurska Apr 2013 #26

Oh do they now? Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #14

He is being prosecuted for violating the "laws of nature" BainsBane Apr 2013 #18

But even that charge applies only because his partner is under 18. pnwmom Apr 2013 #24

that can't be constitutional either BainsBane Apr 2013 #27

Hell no. NutmegYankee Apr 2013 #28

right, but even under this court BainsBane Apr 2013 #29

Yes, that was my point. NutmegYankee Apr 2013 #31

That's why the ACLU took this case. But as long as it's on the books, pnwmom Apr 2013 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author MNBrewer Apr 2013 #19

I'm thinking he didn't read carefully BainsBane Apr 2013 #30

I think you're right. n/t pnwmom Apr 2013 #34

bullshit Marrah_G Apr 2013 #20

This is the OPPOSITE of equality. The age of consent for straight couples is 16. pnwmom Apr 2013 #22

WTF? That DA should be ashamed. nt SunSeeker Apr 2013 #12

That DA should be disbarred. opiate69 Apr 2013 #32

WTF how is this even possible azurnoir Apr 2013 #15

When I was 17... DissidentVoice Apr 2013 #17

Here's another article about the ACLU lawsuit. pnwmom Apr 2013 #21

thank you! medeak Apr 2013 #45

17 ? Seventeen? defacto7 Apr 2013 #25

I read the article at the link, I still don't get it. Kalidurga Apr 2013 #35

K&R don't even know what to say. WTF? idwiyo Apr 2013 #38

There's an entire human interest side of the story missing. Trillo Apr 2013 #39

These young men are Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #43

other 17 yr old was Mormon medeak Apr 2013 #44

consensual sex bypasses Elko's brothel industry markiv Apr 2013 #46

LOL! medeak Apr 2013 #47