Sodomy laws remain in 12 states. Race to avoid Roe vs Wade repeat begins

There are 12 states with "zombie" sodomy laws, meaning that if a Supreme Court case protecting gay sex is overturned, it would become illegal again.

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Why the fuck is it that when a law is found to be unconstitutional, the state(s) are allowed to keep the law on the books but just can't enforce it? I'd think part of such a decision would include a requirement to repeal the offending law.