What is Chiles v. Salazar?

Supreme Court case tossing Colorado's ban on licensed therapists trying to change minors' sexual orientation or gender identity via talk therapy. 8-1 win for free speech.

Does Chiles ban conversion therapy nationwide?

No, just Colorado's law. But sets precedent — other state bans shaky now.

How does professional speech affect lawyers and doctors?

Court's all over the map. Can compel, restrict, or protect — depending on the day. Chaos for regs.

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Supreme Court’s 8-1 Ruling Unshackles Conversion Therapy for Kids

Eight justices just handed conversion therapists a win. Colorado's ban on trying to talk kids out of being gay? Toast. But this reeks of the Court's speech-for-me-but-not-for-thee chaos.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

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Supreme Court's 8-1 Chiles v. Salazar ruling strikes Colorado's conversion therapy ban for minors as unconstitutional speech regulation. 𝕏
Inconsistent precedents like Casey, NIFLA, Rust, and Velazquez expose Court's flip-flopping on professional speech. 𝕏
Could ripple to AI advice tools, shielding digital therapists from content regs. 𝕏

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