Jackson breaks with liberal justices in backing ‘conversion therapy’ ban
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Justice Jackson files solo dissent opposing Supreme Court's decision striking down Colorado's conversion therapy ban, splitting progressive wing.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson filed a solo dissent Tuesday opposing the Supreme Court's decision to back a constitutional challenge against Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy" — a practice aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. Jackson's 35-page dissent separated her from the Court's two other liberal justices, who joined the majority or did not dissent separately, marking a rare split among the Court's progressive wing on LGBTQ+ rights. The decision undermines state authority to regulate medical practices targeting minors, Jackson argued, warning it could have broader implications for public health regulations. The ruling reflects the Court's current conservative majority's approach to religious liberty and First Amendment protections, potentially weakening state consumer protection laws. The case represents a significant setback for LGBTQ+ advocates who had relied on state bans to protect vulnerable youth from the practice.
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US Supreme Court rules against ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ minors
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