The US Supreme Court has rejected an important ban on conversion therapy. Colorado wanted to prohibit these controversial treatments.

The ruling came with a very large majority: eight judges against one. This is a major blow for LGBTQ+ organisations fighting conversion therapy.

Conversion therapy is a practice where therapists try to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. Medical organisations consider this harmful and ineffective.

The ruling may have major consequences for gay rights laws across America. Many states wanted to ban conversion therapy, especially for minors unable to refuse.

LGBTQ+ groups warn that this decision harms their rights. Medical associations express disappointment and call for new policy.

The Supreme Court rejected the Colorado ban for constitutional reasons, not medical arguments. This potentially opens the door for more lawsuits.