The Supreme Court just reminded the government of a basic rule it keeps forgetting: the First Amendment doesn’t disappear just because the speaker has a professional license.
In a massive 8-1 victory for the First Amendment, the Supreme Court just ruled in Chiles v. Salazar that “talk therapy” is protected speech—full stop.
Colorado tried to claim they were just regulating a “medical procedure,” but the Court saw right through the smoke. Today, we’re breaking down how Justice Gorsuch and the majority sent a clear message: the state cannot ban a counselor’s viewpoint just because they don’t like the message. This isn’t just a win for counselors; it’s a firewall for every American professional who refuses to be a mouthpiece for the state.
In this episode, we’re diving into:
🥊 The 8-1 Knockout: Why even the liberal wing couldn’t ignore this blatant viewpoint discrimination.
🗣️ Conduct vs. Speech: How the Court dismantled the “professional speech” argument.
🎉 Victory for the First Amendment: Why Chiles v. Salazar is the most important free speech win of the session.
Tune in as we dissect the legal victory that illustrates once and for all: the Constitution means what it says. The government shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech.