How the Supreme Court Uses "Free Speech" to Dismantle LGBTQ Protections

In Chiles v. Salazar, the Court's conservative majority is poised to strike down conversion therapy bans by redefining harmful medical practices as protected speech.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in Chiles v. Salazar, a case that will likely determine whether states can protect minors from conversion therapy, the discredited, harmful practice of trying to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Based on how the arguments went, it’s pretty clear which way this is headed, and it’s not …