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John Geddes Lawrence and Tyron Garner, the petitioners in Lawrence v. Texas, embrace with a supporter (Michelle Rinehart) at a Houston City Hall rally after the decision is announced.
- Original photo by Erich Schlegle/Dallas Morning News
- From Matthew Miller's Lansing Noise article of July 2, 2003, "Are days numbered for 'crime against nature' law?" (Article, Photo)
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