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Supreme Court Hands Counselors a Major Free Speech Victory
Liberty Check
- The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” unconstitutionally regulates speech based on viewpoint.
- Justice Gorsuch emphasized that the government loses whenever it attempts to transform prevailing opinions into enforced conformity.
- This decision could affect similar restrictive laws in other states and localities across the country.
The Supreme Court delivered a major victory for religious liberty by striking down Colorado’s restrictive counseling ban.
In an 8-1 ruling, the justices affirmed that the state cannot force Christian counselors to promote ideas against their conscience.
Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the opinion, declaring that the First Amendment serves as a critical barrier against government-enforced orthodoxy.
This decision ensures that practitioners like Kaley Chiles can continue providing therapy that respects their beliefs and conscience.
“The First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country.”
“It reflects instead a judgment that every American possesses an inalienable right to think and speak freely, and a faith in the free marketplace of ideas as the best means for discovering truth.”
Counselor Kaley Chiles expressed gratitude that families seeking help can now access support that aligns with their values.
This ruling serves as a vital reminder that constitutional rights do not disappear simply because the state prefers a specific narrative.
The Constitution must be defended.
