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US Supreme Court seems skeptical toward Colorado LGBT 'conversion therapy' ban
The Supreme Court weighs whether Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy infringes on free speech rights of counselors amid concerns over mental health risks and state regulation.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors, which a counselor argues violates her First Amendment rights according to her complaint.
- Kaley Chiles contends that the law discriminates against her ability to provide voluntary, faith-based therapy to young clients who wish to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- The State of Colorado asserts its law regulates harmful practices and is supported by major medical organizations, emphasizing the dangers of conversion therapy.
- Oral arguments revealed conservative justices' inclination to support Chiles, raising concerns about the law's potential viewpoint discrimination against certain therapeutic practices.
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Conversion therapy bans a hot topic at Supreme Court
(NEXSTAR) -- The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of Colorado's law banning conversion therapy, during oral arguments on Tuesday. Colorado's law prohibits therapists from trying to convince minors to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. Kaley Chiles, a licensed therapist in Colorado, sued the state, with the support of the Alliance Defending Freedom. Chiles' argument hinged on the first amendment. Her attorneys argued the state la…
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