Tuesday, October 27, 2020

4th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments In Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge

Yesterday the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Doyle v. Hogan. (Audio of full oral arguments.) In the case, a Maryland federal district court dismissed free speech and free exercise of religion challenges to Maryland's ban on mental health professionals engaging in conversion therapy with minors. (See prior posting.) Courthouse News Service reported on yesterday's proceedings, saying that questions of standing to sue dominated the arguments.