US EditionUS Supreme Court seems skeptical toward Colorado LGBT 'conversion therapy' ban
The Supreme Court is reviewing if Colorado's 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors violates therapists' free speech rights amid 23 states with similar laws.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar, a case regarding Colorado's law that bans conversion therapy for minors.
- Kaley Chiles, the counselor challenging the law, argues it violates her First Amendment rights to counsel minors based on her beliefs.
- Colorado argues its law regulates harmful practices known to cause mental health issues in minors, stating it has no proven benefits while allowing other forms of therapy.
- The court's conservative majority showed sympathy toward Chiles' challenge, suggesting potential viewpoint discrimination in the law.
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