Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Conversion Therapy, Protecting LGBTQ Youth

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit challenging Washington state's restrictions on conversion therapy, a discredited practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The decision means that the restrictions will remain in place for now. The Court's decision not to hear the case is surprising, as lower federal appeals courts are divided on whether conversion therapy is protected by the First Amendment. It is likely that the Supreme Court will hear a similar case in the future.