As the new term begins at the United States Supreme Court, a number of high-stakes cases involving LGBTQ+ issues are on its docket. These cases will shape the future of rights and protections for queer and transgender Americans — affecting everything from youth health care and school curricula to athletic participation and “conversion therapy.” For LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, educators, and policymakers, the upcoming decisions are deeply consequential. One of the most closely watched cases is Chiles v. Salazar, in which the Court agreed to hear a challenge to a state ban on “conversion therapy” for…
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