Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban

Washington — The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a Colorado counselor's challenge to the state's ban on "conversion therapy" for minors.

The case was brought by Kaley Chiles, who argues the state's restriction unconstitutionally censors conversations about gender dysphoria and sexual orientation that she seeks to have with young patients. Chiles, who is Christian, says she wants to engage in talk therapy with minor clients who want to "reduce or eliminate unwanted sexual attractions, change sexual behaviors, or grow in the experience of harmony with [their] physical body."

But she says she fears that having those conversations with young patients puts her at risk of violating Colorado's law. Lower courts ruled against Chiles, finding Colorado's law regulates professional co