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Supreme Court to Review Controversial Conversion Therapy Ban

10/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar over Colorado's 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Kaley Chiles, a Christian counselor, argues the ban infringes her First Amendment rights.
Survivors of conversion therapy have shared their traumatic experiences online, illustrating psychological harms.
The Court's decision, expected next summer, could influence other states' conversion therapy laws.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, Colorado enacted a ban on conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a national trend against such practices. The American Psychological Association reported that 20% of LGBTQ+ youth undergo conversion therapy, which can cause significant psychological harm. This law, challenged in court, underscores the ongoing conflict between religious freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, echoing the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar over Colorado's 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Kaley Chiles, a Christian counselor, argues the ban infringes her First Amendment rights.
Survivors of conversion therapy have shared their traumatic experiences online, illustrating psychological harms.
The Court's decision, expected next summer, could influence other states' conversion therapy laws.

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