Is Conversion Therapy Free Speech?
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about the idea of banning therapists from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with gay or transgender minors.
A conservative state's attempt to prohibit therapists from affirming the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ+ minors would be a violation of the First Amendment.
preventing LGBTQ-affirming counseling is an affront to the First Amendment
Similarly, Colorado's ban on conversion therapy raises concerns about government overreach and the limits of free speech.
- Personally opposing counseling practices aimed at suppressing same-sex attraction or gender identity is one thing.
- Using government power to stop such talk therapy is another, and is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
This is the core of Kaley Chiles' case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Author's summary: Conversion therapy ban raises free speech concerns.
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