Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Conversion Therapy

0:00It's March 31st. From your city to your ears, this is Anchorage News Today, powered by AI. The Supreme Court just struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, saying a target speech based on viewpoint and violates the First Amendment. The case centers on Kayleigh Trials, an evangelical counselor who wants to offer talk therapy to minors questioning their sexual orientation or gender. Identity, helping them align feelings with their bodies if they choose. Four courts messed up by not applying strict enough First Amendment review according to the majority. They ruled the law controls what therapists can say and discriminates against certain views. Just as Ketanji Brown-Jackson dissented, arguing states can regulate licensed health pros treating kids not just free speech in a vacuum. Major medical groups slam conversion therapy as useless and harmful, linking it to depression and suicide risks and youth. Cheese S's team stressed her approach is pure voluntary talk, no force or physical stuff, just conversations families seek out.

1:02The court heard arguments back in October and seemed to side with her early on. This ruling could unravel similar bans in other states, opening doors for more speech and therapy while reigniting debates on protecting kids from. Unproven Treatments