Supreme Court Justices Question Constitutionality of Conversion Therapy Bans

Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito suggested that laws banning conversion therapy for minors may violate the First Amendment. The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Washington state's ban on conversion therapy, thereby upholding the rights of states that have already passed similar laws. In their written opinions, Thomas and Alito expressed concerns about the restrictions on speech imposed by these bans. The Ninth Circuit's decision upholding Washington's ban will stand, as the required four justices did not agree to review the case.