How Sex Became a Civil Liberty

How Sex Became a Civil Liberty examines the history of how sexual expression, practice, and privacy emerged as fundamental rights in America, highlighting the pivotal role of the American Civil Liberties Union. Through archival research and interviews, the book explores the efforts of influential figures and organizations that shaped the legal and social landscape of sexual rights in the twentieth century. It details the ACLU’s involvement in landmark court cases and activism that have contributed to widespread access to reproductive rights, sexual expression, and gay rights, while also considering the complex tensions these advances have created.