dailyloe.com – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a ban on conversion therapy for minors. This decision grants a writ of certiorari, allowing the case to proceed. It marks a major legal step for LGBTQ+ rights and free speech debates.
The case questions whether such bans violate First Amendment rights of counselors. It specifically challenges a law from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The practice aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Justice Elena Kagan did not participate in considering this petition. Her recusal is noted in the Supreme Court’s order list. The reason for her non-participation was not publicly disclosed.
Conversion therapy is widely condemned by major medical associations. These include the American Psychological Association and the American Medical Association. They link the practice to increased risks of depression and suicide.
Numerous states and municipalities have enacted laws banning the practice on minors. This legal challenge tests the durability of those protections. The Court’s eventual ruling will have nationwide implications.
The case will be argued in the Court’s next term starting in October. A final decision is expected by June 2025. The outcome will be closely watched by legal and advocacy groups.[]
Source: CNN
