The Supreme Court will take up a Christian therapist’s challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy aimed at young people questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The case, brought by therapist Kaley Chiles who is represented by the conservative religious group Alliance Defending Freedom, claims the state law violates the First Amendment by restricting her ability to communicate with clients who seek her services.

Conversion therapy attempts to convert people who identify as LGBTQ+ into straight or cisgender people.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology, the National Alliance on Mental Health, the Human Rights Council and many other organizations say evidence shows conversion therapy is harmful and can be dangerous.

Colorado and at least 19 other states have laws that prohibit licensed mental healthcare providers from engaging in conversion therapy with people younger than 18 years old.

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