Supreme Court says state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ violate counselors’ free speech rights
The US Supreme Court has ruled that state laws banning 'conversion therapy' for minors violate the free speech rights of licensed counselors. The decision, which applies to Colorado's law, is likely to invalidate similar laws in 23 other states, sparking concerns about the potential harm to LGBTQ+ youth.
The US Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's law banning 'conversion therapy' for minors violates the free speech rights of licensed counselors. The court said the law may prevent Christian counselors from helping teens work through their feelings about sexual attractions or gender identity. The ruling is likely to invalidate similar laws in 23 other states. The decision was made in an 8-1 vote, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting. The ruling has been met with criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, who argue that 'conversion therapy' is harmful and ineffective. The Supreme Court's decision is seen as a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights advocates.
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