Supreme Court Considers Legality of Conversion Therapy Ban
The Supreme Court is currently examining a controversial Colorado law that bans conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ minors. During recent hearings, the conservative majority of justices expressed skepticism toward state bans on such therapy, questioning the scientific validity and the implications for free speech. This case has reignited a national debate over the practice, which has been widely condemned yet is being challenged by a Christian therapist arguing for the right to counsel LGBTQ youth. Critics, including advocacy groups and the UN, decry conversion therapy as a form of torture, while supporters assert the need for therapeutic options. The outcome of this case could set significant precedents for similar laws across the United States.
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