Anthony Kennedy Retiring From U.S. Supreme Court

Anthony Kennedy Retiring From U.S. Supreme Court

Anthony Kennedy, 81, who has served on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1988, announced Wednesday that he retiring effective July 31.

Kennedy was the swing vote on many 5-4 decisions, but he generally sided with the liberals on matters pertaining to abortion and homosexuality.

High Court Ruling on Abortion Counseling Breathes New Life Into Challenging Bans on ‘Conversion Therapy’
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High Court Ruling on Abortion Counseling Breathes New Life Into Challenging Bans on ‘Conversion Therapy’

Matthew McDonald

Banning licensed mental health therapists from trying to change a minor patient's sexual orientation or gender identity violates a new U.S. Supreme Court decision in an unrelated case, opponents of the proposed ban said Wednesday.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is expected to vote on and likely approve a ban on so-called "conversion therapy" today.

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