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Did the Supreme Court just Legalize Conversion Therapy? (Chiles v. Salazar)

April 5, 2026·5K views·390 likes·276 comments
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