Conversion Therapy is just Free Speech, says Supreme Court (Chiles v. Salazar, 2026)

Duration: 12:53

In an 8-to-1 decision, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that Conversion Therapy is Free Speech, so long as the therapist uses talk therapy. Jackson, the lone dissent, points out the BIG DEAL the majority forgot, that orientation is not a 'viewpoint'.

00:00 - Chiles v. Salazar (2026)

00:34 - Background

02:00 - Basics of the Majority Opinion

03:24 - Is Orientation a 'Viewpoint'?

05:03 - The Majority Never Explains This

05:58 - This Requires Ignoring Science and Medicine

06:46 - Is Conversion Therapy Legal Now?

07:30 - The Holding is Narrow

08:09 - Isn't this a Medical Regulation?

09:12 - Consequences

10:09 - So Where Are We, Then?

11:35 - The Medical Consensus is Not a Close Call

12:25 - Lawful Masses is Community Supported