Buck v. Bell. No. 292. Argued April 22, 1927. Decided May 2, 1927. 274 U.S. 200. ERROR TO THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA Syllabus. 1. The Virginia statute providing for the sexual sterilization of inmates of institutions supported by the State who shall be found to be afflicted with an hereditary form of insanity or ...