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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 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.
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