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dickthegrouch

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4. How could the other two not have joined this dissent?

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:39 PM

Apr 1

I am deeply disappointed.
Not to say FURIOUS that normally sane justices appear to have lost their bearings on this one.
Meticulously researched, beautifully argued; Thank you Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in [View all] justaprogressive Apr 1 OP

She's likely the best Supreme Court Justice ever. . . Stargleamer Apr 1 #1

I hope one day she can shine on a legitimate court lame54 Apr 1 #16

as Chief Justice! n /t Stargleamer Apr 1 #17

Conversion "therapy" ought to be a felony with a mandatory prison sentence. hunter Apr 1 #2

We will see if other state laws banning conversion therapy stand up in court Fiendish Thingy Apr 1 #3

I'm confused angrychair Apr 1 #6

It opens the door to laws prohibiting conversion therapy in other states being contested. ShazzieB Apr 1 #10

It's not crystal clear to me either Fiendish Thingy Apr 1 #12

It seems to me that "conversion therapy" Mblaze Apr 1 #11

Doctors are prohibited from talking about abortion in several States. dickthegrouch Apr 1 #13

How could the other two not have joined this dissent? dickthegrouch Apr 1 #4

What she said is irrelevant angrychair Apr 1 #5

If it was good enough for "Clockwork Orange" ...... Buddyzbuddy Apr 1 #7

We need... MarcoZandrini Apr 1 #8

Deadline Legal Blog-Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson steps out alone, again - this time on 'conversion therapy' LetMyPeopleVote Apr 1 #9

Is it Science or Magic? BurnDoubt Apr 1 #14

Next: SCOTUS rules brainwashing protected by 1st Amendment. eppur_se_muova Apr 1 #15

Conversion therapy is garbage jfz9580m Friday #18