ID: ACLU lawsuit over anti-sodomy law, use of sex offender registry settled
The state of Idaho settled an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit Thursday, challenging the state’s “Crime Against Nature” law that has historically been used to condemn and punish LGBT+ people,”.
Last year a federal judge ruled the registration was unconstitutional and required the state to remove two of the three men from the registry. After the ruling, the state of Idaho appealed. In oral argument, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals then strongly suggested the state settle the case.
A legal director representing the plaintiffs says the men have demonstrated irreparable harm by the registration. “Where our clients live, work and travel have been restricted; they have lost jobs and family connections. The state settled this case because they knew we would ultimately prevail after our win in federal court last year; there was no reason to drag on a losing battle that would cost taxpayers even more money defending unconstitutional laws,” said Aadika Singh, ACLU of Idaho legal director, representing plaintiffs.
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Bottom line is this case doesn’t help us.
We don’t know your situation so we can’t comment on whether it helps you or not. If you are on the Idaho registry for sodomy, this helps you greatly.