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| Region | Michigan |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Jul 14, 1795 |
| End Date | Sep 15, 1810 |
| Description | In 1795, the Northwest Territory, which Michigan was a part of at the time, adopted the common law of England. The common law of England punished sodomy with the death penalty. However, it is unclear whether or not this law was in force in Michigan. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/michigan.htm |
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| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Jul 14, 1795 |
| End Date | Sep 15, 1810 |
| Description | In 1795, the Northwest Territory, which Michigan was a part of at the time, adopted the common law of England. The common law of England punished sodomy with the death penalty. However, it is unclear whether or not this law was in force in Michigan. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/michigan.htm |