Supreme Court to Hear Challenges on Conversion Therapy Bans for LGBTQ+ Minors
The Supreme Court is set to consider a significant legal challenge regarding state bans on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ+ minors, particularly focusing on a case from Colorado. This decision could have substantial implications for the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, as the court will evaluate whether state laws prohibiting conversion therapy infringe on free speech and potentially whether these practices can be deemed legal again, raising concerns about the welfare of minors involved. Advocacy groups are closely monitoring the situation, anticipating that the ruling may lead to either a reinforcement of protections or a retraction of existing laws safeguarding LGBTQ+ children from harmful therapies.
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