Categories: Feature

Supreme Court Lets Stand California ban on Anti-Gay Therapy

The Supreme Court has again rejected a challenge to California’s ban on so-called gay conversion therapy.

The justices did not comment recently in turning away an appeal from a San Diego minister and others who argued the law violated their First Amendment religious freedoms.

The federal appeals court in San Francisco had previously upheld the law in dismissing the constitutional challenge.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the ban into law in late 2012. Since then, the Supreme Court has rejected efforts to upend the California law and a similar ban New Jersey.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/article147811224.html
Staff

Recent Posts

20Lobby Day – Day 1

Legislative Learning Day | April 27, 2025Our Lobby Days kicked off with a powerful day…

2 weeks ago

2025 LOBBY DAY – DAY 2

Lobby Day Rally | April 28, 2025On April 28, social workers, students, and advocates united…

2 weeks ago

2025 CNLI Slate

We are excited to introduce the 2025 slate of candidates for NASW-CA Chapter leadership positions!…

1 month ago

It's been a busy and exciting few weeks, and I'm thrilled to share some updates…

1 month ago

NASW-SC is looking for student leaders!

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for Executive Board Officer Positions with the NASW-SC Caucus at…

1 month ago

2025 Perinatal Potpourri Annual Conference on April 3-4, 2025

Date & Location Thursday, April 3, 2025, 8:00 AM - Friday, April 4, 2025, 4:00…

2 months ago