The case, Chiles v. Salazar, was brought by a therapist who alleged Colorado’s ban violated her right to free expression.
The Supreme Court ruled on March 31 that Colorado’s ban on so-called conversion therapy for minors conflicted with therapists’ right to free speech.
In an 8–1 decision, the justices said a lower court erred in its decision not to block the law. The court’s majority opinion was written by Justice Neil Gorsuch.
The case, Chiles v. Salazar, was brought by therapist Kaley Chiles, who said Colorado’s law unconstitutionally infringed on her ability to help minors struggling with gender dysphoria and unwanted same-sex attraction.
A federal court previously declined to block the law, stating that Colorado was regulating professional conduct rather than constitutionally protected speech.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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