The case of Lawrence v. Texas dealt with a Texas law that criminalized certain sexual conduct between same-sex partners. The Supreme Court ruled that the law violated the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court overruled the precedent set by Bowers v. Hardwick and emphasized the importance of personal dignity and autonomy. The majority opinion stated that the right to make decisions regarding sexual conduct extends beyond the marital relationship. The Texas Court of Appeals erred in affirming the convictions of the petitioners for engaging in same-sex sexual intimacy. Justice Scalia dissented, arguing that the Court's response lacked a compelling reason and failed to consider the doctrine of stare decisis.

The author disagrees with the Court's decision to strike down the Texas sodomy law, arguing that it promotes the belief that certain sexual behavior is immoral, which is a legitimate state interest. The author believes that the Court's decision is inconsistent with legal precedent and goes against the jurisprudence of any known society. Justice O'Connor's argument for preserving state laws limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples is weak and amounts to moral disapproval of same-sex couples. The Court's opinion is viewed as taking sides in the culture war and departing from its role as a neutral observer. Justice Thomas dissents and agrees with Justice Scalia's dissenting opinion, but notes that his duty is to decide cases according to the Constitution and laws of the United States.