An Oklahoma law providing for the sterilization of people found to be "habitual criminals" is struck down, based on idea that all people have a fundamental right to make their own choices about marriage and procreation. This right is not spelled out in so many words in the Constitution, but the justices argued that it is implied by the rights which are spelled out and is fundamental to any society which is free.
This Date in History: Sterilization of Criminals in America
By Austin Cline, About.com GuideJune 1, 2006
An Oklahoma law providing for the sterilization of people found to be "habitual criminals" is struck down, based on idea that all people have a fundamental right to make their own choices about marriage and procreation. This right is not spelled out in so many words in the Constitution, but the justices argued that it is implied by the rights which are spelled out and is fundamental to any society which is free.
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