Supreme Court Rejects Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian therapist, striking down a Colorado law that banned mental health professionals from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ minors.
- This decision affects over 20 other states with similar laws prohibiting conversion therapy, a practice criticized for being ineffective and potentially harmful to youth.
- The Court held that the law, when applied to talk therapy, violates free speech protections under the First Amendment.
- Justice Neil M. Gorsuch emphasized that while Colorado may view its policy as vital to public health, the First Amendment protects against enforcing uniformity of thought or speech.
