US Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban

SOURCE www.bbc.com
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Colorado law banning conversion therapy, a practice aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ+ individuals. The case involves a therapist arguing that the law violates her free speech rights. More than 20 states have banned conversion therapy for minors.

Key Points

  • Challenge to Colorado law banning conversion therapy
  • Argument over free speech rights vs. patient protection
  • More than 20 states have banned conversion therapy for minors

Pros

  • Protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from harmful practices
  • Upholding free speech rights

Cons

  • Potential impact on therapists' ability to provide certain types of counseling