U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in First Amendment challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban

Supreme Court weighs ban on 'conversion therapy' against counselors' free speech

The Supreme Court will decide whether state bans on "conversion therapy" aimed at protecting LGBTQ minors violate a counselor's free speech rights.

Supreme Court to hear free-speech clash over Colorado "conversion therapy" ban

The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by a licensed counselor in Colorado, who argues her state's ban on "conversion therapy" violates her First Amendment rights.

Colorado's 'conversion therapy' law will 'trans the gay away'

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. A controversial Supreme Court case challenging a ban on so-called conversion therapy, as it pertains to treating “transgender” children, is attracting unlikely allies. …

The UN calls conversion therapy 'torture.' Could the Supreme Court greenlight it anyway?

Five years ago, the United Nations concluded that conversion therapy could amount to torture and recommended it be banned. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will consider a case that could greenlight it for LGBTQ+ youth across the nation. It is the first of three blockbuster LGBTQ+ cases on its docket this term, as the court’s October-to-October annual cycle is known. Chiles v. Salazar, brought by Christian counselor Kaley Chiles, seeks to overturn …

Supreme Court to decide if states may ban attempts to ‘convert’ gay and transgender youth

Matt Salmon remembers getting into a circle with the other teenagers in his group therapy session and shouting obscenities at a gay boy forced to stand in the middle.

Supreme Court Begins New Term, Set to Consider Trump Cases

The Supreme Court returns on Oct. 6 for its new term, when it will consider a range of high-profile issues, such as gender and redistricting, and challenges to President Donald Trump’s policies. The court’s first week of oral argument starts Monday and will feature arguments about so-called “conversion therapy” bans as well as an elected official’s attempt to challenge the counting of ballots after election day. Trump Cases In November, the cour…