Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy
Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy
Washington State, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.
Washington State, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.
Brian Tingley, a licensed family counselor, challenged the constitutionality of the Washington State law in federal court, saying it violated his rights to free speech and the free exercise of religion.
“I have the speech rights to shout down and scold anyone, and the religious right to trample on the beliefs of others.”
I also love that his name is Tingley.