Government Accountability

Wisconsin Supreme Court Undermines Legislative Oversight, Usurps Power to Enact Controversial Conversion Therapy Ban

By Economics Desk | July 8, 2025

In a sharply divided decision, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court sidelines legislative checks to empower the governor’s office in enforcing a contentious conversion therapy ban, raising serious questions about constitutional balance and democratic accountability.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent 4-3 ruling marks a troubling shift in the state's governance—a decision that strips the Republican-controlled legislative committee of its constitutional authority to review and block administrative rules, specifically clearing the path for a contentious conversion therapy ban.This ruling isn’t just about conversion therapy—the already controversial practice of attempting to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It represents a dangerous expansion of executive power at the expense of legislative oversight, undermining the foundational principle that laws must pass through elected representatives before becoming enforceable.Power Grab Under the Guise of Protecting RightsConversion therapy has been...

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