Entry #21737: Homosexual activity in Idaho

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RegionIdaho
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start Date1863
End DateJun 25, 2003
DescriptionWhen Idaho was the first days as a territory, legislators In Lewiston in 1863, they adopted a law of criminalization called "Infamous crimes against nature", the penalties gave 5 years in prison to up to life
Sourceshttps://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/2021-01-21/idaho-sodomy-suit-revives-specters-of-the-laws-dark-history


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StatusIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Start Date1863
End DateJun 25, 2003
DescriptionWhen Idaho was the first days as a territory, legislators In Lewiston in 1863, they adopted a law of criminalization called "Infamous crimes against nature", the penalties gave 5 years in prison to up to life
Sourceshttps://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/law-justice/2021-01-21/idaho-sodomy-suit-revives-specters-of-the-laws-dark-history