The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado in an important decision. With 8 votes against 1, the court decided a state ban on conversion therapy is unlawful. This is a major blow for LGBTQ+ organisations in America.

Conversion therapy treatments try to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. Colorado banned these practices because they harm young people. Medical organisations like the American Psychiatric Association warn: these therapies don't work and cause trauma.

The Supreme Court ruling may have major consequences. Other states with conversion therapy bans now face legal problems. Dozens of organisations had urged the court to support the ban. They said conversion therapy causes mental problems, depression, and suicide.

Only Judge Sotomayor disagreed with the ruling. It is unclear what reasons the court had for this decision. Experts expect more states will now question their conversion therapy laws.