Wisconsin Court Clears Conversion Therapy Ban, Limits Legislature
Above: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks in Milwaukee in 2024. Image copyright: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
This important decision will relieve the gridlock in Wisconsin's legislature and allow the government to do crucial things — like protect vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth from harmful conversion therapy — without Republicans mucking up the works with no explanation. Proper constitutional balance has been restored in Wisconsin, allowing the government to work for the people.
Republican narrative
The liberal court has stripped elected representatives of their constitutional oversight powers. This ruling allows unelected bureaucrats to impose regulations without meaningful legislative review, undermining democratic governance and the will of the people. This decision also gives the governor unchecked power to issue edicts that harm citizens' rights.