Romer v. Evans

A turning point for LGBT legal issues, Romer v. Evans struck down an amendment to the Colorado State Constitution that would have prevented Colorado municipalities from taking any legislative, executive, or judicial action to recognize gay and lesbian citizens as a "Protected Class". The court ruled with a 6-3 majority that the amendment blocked LGBT people from gaining "special rights". Romer v. Evans laid the groundwork for Lawrence v. Texas, a big step for LGBTs in their fight for equal rights in America.