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Supreme Court Weighs Colorado's Controversial Therapy Ban

10/9/2025

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Supreme Court Considers Therapy Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Colorado's minor-conversion-therapy ban, with a decision by June 2026.
Justices debated First Amendment implications, including potential viewpoint discrimination.
Plaintiff Kaley Chiles argues the law blocks her voluntary therapy for minors with gender dysphoria or same-sex attraction.
Colorado's attorney says the ban targets harmful medical practices and could affect bans in Ohio and other states.

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Supreme Court Reexamines Cases

The California Supreme Court issued two rulings allowing many defendants to petition for case reexamination.
Both rulings stem from a 2021 law, part of the STEP Forward Act, raising gang-evidence standards.
One decision vacated gang convictions for Larry Fletcher and Eric Anthony Taylor Jr., changing sentences.
The second overturned Jason Aguirre's death sentence, sending the case back for further proceedings.

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Historical Context

In 2019, Colorado became the 17th U.S. state to ban conversion therapy for minors, following years of legislative attempts. This law reflects a broader shift in societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights, as evidenced by the American Psychological Association's report that 20% of LGBTQ+ youth face mental health issues due to stigma. The U.S. Supreme Court's review of this law in 2025 could set significant precedents for similar bans nationwide.

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Supreme Court Considers Therapy Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Colorado's minor-conversion-therapy ban, with a decision by June 2026.
Justices debated First Amendment implications, including potential viewpoint discrimination.
Plaintiff Kaley Chiles argues the law blocks her voluntary therapy for minors with gender dysphoria or same-sex attraction.
Colorado's attorney says the ban targets harmful medical practices and could affect bans in Ohio and other states.

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