SCOTUS rules against state bans on conversion therapy, citing First Amendment
TL;DR
The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, ruled that states cannot use licensing power to ban licensed professionals from discussing topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity with patients, effectively striking down bans on conversion therapy. Justice Jackson dissented, warning the ruling could impede states’ ability to regulate medical care. The decision touches on ongoing LGBT rights debates and precedes upcoming cases on transgender issues in sports.
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