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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on LGBTQ Counseling Ban

10/6/2025

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Kaley Chiles, a Colorado therapist, challenges 2019 law banning counseling minors on sexual orientation or gender identity, alleging First Amendment rights violations.
Colorado lawmakers say the measure protects minors, backed by medical groups.
The Supreme Court will hear the case, potentially affecting laws in over 20 states.
Colorado Attorney General defends the law as regulation of medical practice, not speech.

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Story summary

Kaley Chiles, a Colorado therapist, challenges 2019 law banning counseling minors on sexual orientation or gender identity, alleging First Amendment rights violations.
Colorado lawmakers say the measure protects minors, backed by medical groups.
The Supreme Court will hear the case, potentially affecting laws in over 20 states.
Colorado Attorney General defends the law as regulation of medical practice, not speech.