The Supreme Court appears poised to strike down Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy" for minors. Justices indicated the law may infringe on First Amendment rights of licensed counselors who argue their practice is "speech only." The court questioned whether states can regulate 'talk therapy' like medical conduct, with Chief Justice Roberts noting protected professional speech. Colorado officials noted about half of U.S. states have similar bans.

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