"The case of Chiles vs Salazar will determine the legality of state and federal laws that bar medical professionals from subjecting people under the age of 18 to practices that can supposedly change their sexuality or gender identity. The court will begin to hear oral arguments on Tuesday (7 October). The case was brought to the Supreme Court in March after mental-health counsellor Kaley Chiles sued the state of Colorado over the protective law, claiming it violated her right to free speech."
"Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies executive director Patty Salazar has said the law was necessary to protect young people. Conversion practices can involve traumatic behaviour modification and aversion therapy rooted in the outdated belief that LGBTQ+ people can be "cured". Those subjected to them often develop mental-health issues such as depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Research has shown that LGBTQ+ youngsters forced to undergo conversion therapy were twice as likely to attempt suicide."
The Supreme Court will hear Chiles vs Salazar beginning 7 October, a case challenging Colorado's law that prohibits licensed medical professionals from providing conversion therapy to people under 18. Mental-health counsellor Kaley Chiles sued Colorado in March, arguing the law violates her free-speech rights. Colorado regulators say the law protects young people from practices like aversion therapy and traumatic behaviour modification rooted in attempts to 'cure' LGBTQ+ identities. Research links conversion practices to higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal behavior, with forced minors twice as likely to attempt suicide. A ruling favoring Chiles could block state bans and create a national legal precedent.
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