Supreme Court takes up dispute over Colorado law banning
CBSMAR 19
Supreme Court to Review Colorado's 'Conversion Therapy' Ban
Above: The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC Image copyright: Al Drago/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
Lower courts that ruled for Colorado used the wrong legal standard. The government should never be allowed to censor private conversations between willing clients and counselors based on viewpoint disagreement. The Colorado ban violates fundamental free speech rights and prevents young people from receiving the care they actively seek.
Left narrative
Overturning this ban would further limit protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community who've been targeted by numerous executive orders since the start of the Trump administration. States have long-standing authority to regulate medical practices to protect patients from harmful professional conduct and Colorado's ban should remain in place.