Chiles v. Salazar
Coverage of Chiles v. Salazar in the Nexus archive.
- The Mass. angle on US Supreme Court decisions
The US Supreme Court's recent rulings included decisions on tariffs, conversion therapy bans, and faith-based pregnancy center lawsuits, with Massachusetts involved in several cases through state lawsuits and amicus briefs. The court's conservative majority upheld limits on presidential emergency powers and signaled skepticism toward Colorado's conversion therapy ban, while Massachusetts has its own similar laws.
- Eighth Circuit revives Kansas City conversion therapy ban challenge
The Eighth Circuit revived a lawsuit challenging Kansas City and Jackson County’s conversion therapy ban, citing the Supreme Court’s 8-1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar, which found a similar Colorado law violated the First Amendment. Therapists Wyatt Bury and Pamela Eisenreich argue the ordinances infringe on their free speech rights by prohibiting discussions with clients seeking to align their identity with their sex or avoid same-sex attractions.
- Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling erases gay, transgender identity
The Supreme Court ruled in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado's law banning conversion therapy for minors violates counselors' First Amendment free speech rights. The decision challenges similar laws in 22 other states.