Summary
The Supreme Court is considering a case about whether Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates free speech rights. The case focuses on whether the ban limits the counselor's ability to express her religious views. A decision could impact similar laws in more than 20 states.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court is hearing a case about Colorado's ban on youth conversion therapy.
- A counselor, Kaley Chiles, argues that the ban limits her First Amendment right to free speech.
- Conversion therapy aims to change sexual orientation and gender identities to match religious beliefs.
- Many medical associations have discredited conversion therapy as harmful.
- Colorado argues the ban regulates professional conduct, not free speech.
- The court's conservative justices questioned whether the ban restricts speech too much.
- A decision in this case could lead other states to review their own bans.
- The Supreme Court's ruling is expected by summer.
