Supreme Court Upholds 'Conversion Therapy' Bans

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a ban on "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ minors, upholding a Washington state law that prohibits licensed therapists from attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The court's decision leaves in place an appeals court ruling that upheld the law. Three conservative justices, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh, expressed their disagreement with the decision. The ban on conversion therapy is seen as a victory for LGBTQ+ rights and is aimed at protecting minors from harmful and scientifically discredited practices.