Conversion Therapy
Supreme Court limits Colorado conversion therapy ban in 8-1 ruling
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The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday that Colorado's ban on licensed counselors attempting to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity through talk therapy requires strict First Amendment scrutiny. The decision in Chiles v. Salazar, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, remands the case to lower courts after finding viewpoint discrimination. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented alone, warning of broad risks to medical regulations.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 7, 2025, in Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Christian counselor Kaley Chiles argues the law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting speech aimed at helping children with gender identity issues. Justices raised concerns about free speech, medical consensus, and viewpoint discrimination during the 90-minute session.