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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Colorado Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

The case, brought by a Christian therapist, raises questions about free speech and state regulation of professional conduct.

The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, March 2, 2025.
FILE - The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo
People hold rainbow-colored umbrellas and flags at a demonstration on Dec. 4, 2024, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over a challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.

Overview

  • The U.S. Supreme Court will review a Colorado law that prohibits licensed therapists from practicing conversion therapy on minors.
  • Christian therapist Kaley Chiles argues the law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting her ability to counsel clients based on her religious beliefs.
  • Colorado officials maintain that the law regulates professional conduct, not speech, and protects minors from harmful and discredited practices.
  • The case follows a similar challenge rejected by the Supreme Court in 2023, with three conservative justices dissenting from that decision.
  • This legal battle highlights ongoing tensions between religious freedoms and protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in state regulations.