The Whole Truth With Jill Rosensweig

In this week's episode, Attorney Rosensweig is discussing a decision that was issued by a federal appeals court, blocking two ordinances on First Amendment grounds in Florida that ban licensed therapists from providing “conversion therapy” to minors.  This was a 2-1 decision with the 2 judges who ruled to allow conversion therapy being appointees of Donald Trump.  Conversion therapy seeks to change sexual orientation for gay people and the majority opinion was not persuaded by the research showing that this type of therapy can lead to depression and suicide in children.  Is Conversion Therapy free speech or is it professional conduct (as was argued by the defendants) and thus not protected by the 1st amendment? Also, how much did the judges' personal views affect their decision in this case?  What will happen if this case is appealed to the Supreme Court?  Will the current makeup of the Court result in laws banning conversion therapy being deemed unconstitutional? All of this and more is discussed i