24 DAILY NEWS – On Tuesday, the Supreme Court observed International Trans Day of Visibility with a ruling that raises concerns for the safety of trans individuals. The justices ruled that Colorado’s statewide ban on conversion therapy for minors likely infringes on a Christian counselor’s First Amendment rights. This decision poses a significant threat to similar bans across nearly half of U.S. states.
The ruling, which passed with an 8-1 majority, carries alarming implications beyond trans youth, suggesting that licensed health care practitioners may deliver harmful, debunked claims as protected speech. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissenting voice, emphasizing the serious consequences of the court’s decision.
### The Implications of the Ruling
“Before now, licensed medical professionals had to adhere to standards when treating patients,” Jackson stated in her dissent, criticizing the court for abandoning a long tradition of quality medical care. “Today, the Court turns its back on that tradition.”
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