The US Supreme Court rejected Colorado's conversion therapy ban. The decision was 8 to 1.

Conversion therapy is a controversial practice. Therapists try to change people's sexual orientation or gender identity. Scientists and doctors reject this as harmful and ineffective.

Colorado banned the practice in 2022. But the Supreme Court sees this as restricting therapists' free speech rights. They may therefore continue expressing their views.

This decision could have major consequences. Other states will struggle to pass similar laws. For LGBTQ+ youth, this may be risky. They could face conversion therapy again.

Many medical organisations have warned about these therapies for years. They say these cause depression and suicidal thoughts in young people.

One judge rejected the decision. This judge believes protecting youth matters more than therapists' free speech.