💨 Abstract
A federal appeals court blocked Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, ruling it violates therapists' First Amendment rights. The court argued that the law restricts speech based on viewpoint, as it allows counseling for gender transition but not against it. The decision comes as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a similar case. The Michigan law, passed in 2023, aims to prevent a practice linked to increased suicide and depression risks.
Courtesy: WTOP Staff
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