Title: “Sequel to ‘Gay’ Bar Problem, Oh, Bitter Dicta! A Case Won – And Lost.”

Collection: Gay Bar Raids / Politics

Date: 02/1960

Description:

The Vallerga case was a short-lived victory, the Supreme court decision went on to say “it is suggested that the record in the present case justified a conclusion that the continuance of the license will be ‘contrary to public welfare and morals’ and that the revocation there of can be justified on constitutional grounds.” Suggesting that any activity that manifests sexual desires whether they be heterosexual or homosexual in nature, may and historically have been, suppressed and regulated in a moral society.”