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| https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ilhan-omar-applauds-governor-walz-decision-protecting-lgbtq-youth | Rep. Ilhan Omar Applauds Governor Walz Decision Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth from Conversion Therapy | 2021-07-15 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | MN | Ilhan Omar | O000173 | omar.house.gov | omar | https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | MINNEAPOLIS— Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement today after Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 21-25 to protect LGBTQ+ from the harmful practice of conversion therapy. "I applaud Governor Walz for this decision, which will change the lives of so many LGBTQ+ kids. So-called "conversion therapy" practices are based on the false claim that being LGBTQ+ is a mental illness, hateful views have been rejected by every mainstream medical and mental health organization for decades. The UN has likened this to torture. "It was a honor to help carry this bill when I was in the Minnesota House of Representatives. And I am especially grateful for the advocacy of leaders like Minnesota Sen. Scott Dibble and Wil Bernstrom, who told me about the horror he went through with conversion therapy as a child. "Wil's advocacy and the advocacy of so many brave young people have brought us to this moment. It's a proud day for Minnesota and hope the rest of the country follows suit." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |