The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Monday to accept an appeal out of Colorado questioning the constitutionality of a law restricting "conversion therapy" for minors turns the spotlight toward two relatively new federal judges who previously sided with the state.

The outcome of the case, expected in 2026, could either protect or roll back conversion therapy bans across the nation.

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would review a Colorado law that bars mental health professionals from practicing “conversion therapy” for minors, a discredited practice that attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.