Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law that banned conversion therapy for lesbian, gay, and transgender people. The Court sided with a therapist who argued that the law violated her free speech rights under the First Amendment. The case will return to lower courts for further proceedings.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court decided 8-1 against the Colorado ban on conversion therapy.
- Conversion therapy aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
- The Court agreed with therapist Kaley Chiles, who said the law violated her First Amendment rights.
- Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, emphasizing free speech protections.
- The decision highlighted that talk therapy involves no physical interventions or medications.
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only dissenting vote, citing concerns about medical professionals’ responsibilities.
- More than 20 U.S. states have laws banning conversion therapy for minors.
- The ruling follows earlier skepticism from justices during oral arguments in October.
