The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday denied review in
Welch v. Brown (Docket No., 16-845, cert. denied 5/1/2017). (
Order List.) In the case, the 9th Circuit rejected facial free exercise and Establishment Clause challenges to California's ban on state-licensed mental health professionals providing "sexual orientation change efforts" for patients under 18. (
9th Circuit's amended opinion dated Oct. 3, 2016). (
SCOTUSblog case page.)