"As applied to Ms. Chiles, Colorado's law regulates the content of her speech and goes further to prescribe what views she may and may not express, discriminating on the basis of viewpoint."
"Stated simply, the majority has failed to appreciate the crucial context in which Chiles's constitutional claims have arisen. Chiles is not speaking in the ether; she is providing therapy to minors as a licensed healthcare professional."
The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's law banning conversion therapy regulates speech based on viewpoint, affecting therapists like Kaley Chiles. Chiles, an Evangelical Christian counselor, seeks to provide therapy to minors discussing their sexual orientation or gender identity. Her lawyer argued the law prevents voluntary conversations with those seeking help. The majority opinion criticized lower courts for not applying rigorous First Amendment scrutiny. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, emphasizing the context of Chiles's role as a licensed healthcare professional providing therapy to minors, highlighting the complexities of the case.
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