Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns

Dec 5, 2012 - 04:02 am .- A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those with same-sex attractions under 18, ruling that a lawsuit against it will likely succeed on free speech grounds.

Calif. gay therapy ban imposes 'state orthodoxy,' foes charge

Nov 6, 2012 - 04:02 am .- A legal group is seeking a federal injunction against a California ban on “reparative therapy” for minors with homosexual attractions or behaviors, saying the law restricts the rights of families to find treatment for their children and threatens religious freedom.