The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case challenging state bans on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors, showing skepticism toward these regulations.

The case involves Kaley Chiles, a Christian counselor in Colorado, who argues the state’s ban violates her First Amendment rights by preventing her from offering faith-based therapy aimed at changing minors’ sexual orientation or gender identity.

Driving the news: Chiles’ legal challenge is supported by the Trump administration and conservative legal group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). • The Colorado law prohibits licensed therapists from engaging in conversion therapy with minors, defining it as an attempt to change sexual orientation or gender identity, citing it as scientifically discredited and harmful. • The

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