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Justice Jackson Dissent Warns of Risks from Conversion Therapy Ruling

3/31/2026

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented alone from the Supreme Court’s decision supporting a challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban.
She warned the ruling could jeopardize states' ability to regulate medical care and lead to unsafe practices.
Jackson criticized the majority opinion, noting it included support from both conservative and liberal justices and risks grave harm to Americans' health.
The dissent reflects Jackson's independent stance on critical issues.

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented alone from the Supreme Court’s decision supporting a challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban.
She warned the ruling could jeopardize states' ability to regulate medical care and lead to unsafe practices.
Jackson criticized the majority opinion, noting it included support from both conservative and liberal justices and risks grave harm to Americans' health.
The dissent reflects Jackson's independent stance on critical issues.