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Supreme Court Weighs Colorado's Controversial Conversion Therapy Ban

10/15/2025

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Supreme Court Reviews Conversion Therapy

The Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar, challenging Colorado's conversion therapy ban.
The case is supported by anti-trans groups, who say the ban infringes counselors' free speech.
Critics warn overturning the ban could enable harmful conversion practices for LGBTQ+ minors.
Activists urge unity against rising anti-LGBTQ+ policies and warn of potential harm if the ban is lifted.

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Christian Leaders Warn

Twenty-four Christian leaders warned in an open letter to Equalities Minister Olivia Bailey that the proposed ban on conversion therapy could criminalize essential Christian beliefs and prohibit sharing the Gospel.
They argued the ban conflates pastoral counseling with abuse and could prevent parents from guiding children on gender and sexuality issues.
Labour government aims to introduce a trans-inclusive ban and coordinates with the Scottish National Party to align UK legislation.

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Supreme Court Reviews Conversion Therapy

The Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar, challenging Colorado's conversion therapy ban.
The case is supported by anti-trans groups, who say the ban infringes counselors' free speech.
Critics warn overturning the ban could enable harmful conversion practices for LGBTQ+ minors.
Activists urge unity against rising anti-LGBTQ+ policies and warn of potential harm if the ban is lifted.

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