Supreme Court Upholds Conversion Therapy

0:00On March 31, the Supreme Court just dropped an 8-to-1 ruling striking down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing with a therapist who says it violates her first amendment-free speech rights. The therapist from Colorado Springs argued the law stops her from offering talk therapy to clients dealing with unwanted same-sex attractions, or gender confusion, especially those prioritizing their faith. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, calling the ban viewpoint censorship and stressing that talk therapy doesn't involve meds or physical. Stuff. He said the first amendment protects licensed prose just like everyone else, sending the case back to lower courts for stricter review. Justice Kedonji Brown-Jackson descended alone, pointing out therapists follow a standard of care, and this isn't just free speech and evacuments. Several treatment, often for minors, she argued the court overlooked that context. More than 20 states still ban conversion therapy for kids, but about 1,300 practitioners

1:02offer it nationwide. Critics warn it causes emotional harm, mental health struggles, and higher suicide risks, while major medical groups say sexual orientation and gender. Identity aren't disorders. This decision keeps the debate alive on balancing speech rights with protecting vulnerable folks, as lower courts now dig deeper into Colorado's rules. This has been Global News Today, powered by AI.