The Supreme Court is considering whether Colorado's ban on youth conversion therapy infringes on free speech rights, with conservative justices questioning the law's restrictions and implications for licensed professionals, potentially affecting similar laws in over 20 states.
The U.S. Supreme Court questioned whether Colorado's law banning conversion therapy infringes on free speech rights, amid similar laws in nearly 30 states, with arguments highlighting the conflict between protecting LGBTQ youth and free speech protections.
The Supreme Court appears inclined to support a free speech challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, a case that could impact similar laws across the U.S. and raise questions about the regulation of speech versus conduct in healthcare. The court's decision may influence future state laws on LGBTQ-related therapies and free speech rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Colorado's law that bans licensed therapists from trying to change minors' sexual orientation or gender identity, raising questions about whether the law infringes on free speech rights or is a permissible regulation of professional conduct, with broader implications for similar laws in over 20 states.
Kaley Chiles is challenging Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, arguing that it violates her free speech rights to counsel gay and transgender teens according to Christian beliefs, in a case that could impact similar laws in nearly 30 states.