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Conversion therapy in WA: What to know as Supreme Court takes on state bans

Headline from The Columbian, on the newest of 2 developments

SEATTLE — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a First Amendment challenge by a Christian counselor against a Colorado law banning conversion therapy on minors aimed at changing their gender ide

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  1. U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban

    Headline from UPI ·

  2. Newest

    Conversion therapy in WA: What to know as Supreme Court takes on state bans

    Headline from The Columbian ·

Reports & sources

36 articles, oldest first.

  1. WHAS Louisville

    Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    The conservative-led court said Monday it will hear a challenge to the law, amid actions by President Donald Trump targeting transgender people.

  2. UPI

    U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said yes to a legal challenge to a Colorado law which bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The conservative-led court is considering the case amid actions by President Trump targeting transgender people.

  4. SCOTUSblog

    Supreme Court takes up challenge to Colorado ban on “conversion therapy” (opens SCOTUSblog)

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    SCOTUSblog's feed description

    The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to weigh in on the constitutionality of Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” – that is, the effort to “convert” someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. That announcement came as part of a list of orders released on Monday morning from the justices’ priva

  5. KSDK

    Supreme Court to decide on conversion therapy laws in Colorado case (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    The conservative-led court said Monday it will hear a challenge to the law, amid actions by President Donald Trump targeting transgender people.

  6. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The Supreme Court agreed in a Colorado case to decide if state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.

  7. The New Republic

    Supreme Court to Take Dangerous Case on Conversion Therapy for Minors (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    A Colorado therapist wants the right to practice conversion therapy on her underage patients.

  8. Hot Air

  9. Rolling Stone

    The Supreme Court Is Going to Rule on the Legality of 'Conversion Therapy' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case challenging the legality of a Colorado law banning so-called conversion therapy.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    News Wrap: Supreme Court taking up challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapies (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapies for LGBTQ+ children, a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea, Ukrainian officials will propose a limited ceasefire with Russia in talks with the U.S.

  11. The Hill

    Supreme Court takes up Colorado conversion therapy case (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Supreme Court granted a Colorado therapist’s request to review her challenge to a state law banning mental health care providers from engaging minors in conversion therapy.

  12. WMUR

    Supreme Court to review Colorado law barring conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The Supreme Court will decide if Colorado's conversion therapy ban for LGBTQ+ children violates free speech in its next term

  13. Mother Jones

    Supreme Court to decide whether states can ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy on kids. (opens Mother Jones)

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    Mother Jones's feed description

    Justices' decision to take up a Colorado case is major victory for religious conservatives and anti-trans groups.

  14. CNN

    Supreme Court to review Colorado law barring conversion therapy for minors (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Supreme Court on Monday said it would review a Colorado law that bars mental health professionals from practicing “conversion therapy” for minors, a discredited practice that attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

  15. Washington Examiner

    Supreme Court to review Colorado ‘conversion therapy’ ban (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Supreme Court is set to review a Colorado law barring mental health professionals from trying to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

  16. The Christian Post

    Supreme Court agrees to hear legal challenge to Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    The Supreme Court will hear a legal challenge to Colorado’s law banning licensed counselors from providing sexual orientation change efforts therapy.

  17. Salon

    Supreme Court to consider overturning Colorado ban on LGBTQ+ "conversion therapy" (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    More than 20 states have banned "conversion therapy," which critics liken to torture

  18. New York Post

    Supreme Court to decide whether states can ban LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    A Colorado therapist is arguing laws banning "conversion therapy" violate the First Amendment.

  19. KOB 4

    Supreme Court agrees to review Colorado ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children (opens KOB 4)

    Published

    KOB 4's feed description

    Supreme Court agrees to review Colorado ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.

  20. Forbes

    Supreme Court Could Legalize LGBTQ Conversion Therapy—The Consequences Could Cost Billions (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The court announced Monday it will hear a challenge against Colorado’s ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy.

  21. NBC News

    Supreme Court takes up challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

  22. The New Republic

    The Supreme Court Might Re-Legalize LGBTQ Conversion Therapy (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Following a recent and troubling trend, the high court has taken up another case of fanciful claims that could do real harm to gay and trans Americans.

  23. Breitbart News

    SCOTUS to Review CO Therapist's Challenge to 'Conversion Therapy' Ban (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Colorado therapist's challenge to her state's law banning "conversion therapy" on minors.

  24. Hawaiitribune Herald

    US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado ban on gay ‘conversion therapy’ (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

    Published

    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a Christian therapist’s challenge on free speech grounds to a Democratic-backed Colorado law banning “conversion therapy” intended to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

  25. Talking Points Memo

    The Supreme Court Got Its Fourth Justice To Hear Challenge To Conversion Therapy Ban (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it would hear an attempt to overturn Colorado’s ban of conversion therapy for minors. Conversion therapy attempts to…

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