U.S Supreme Court strikes down Colorado’s LGBTQ conversion therapy ban in 8-1 ruling, faces backlash
A landmark and controversial ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has reignited a fierce national debate over free speech and LGBTQ rights.In an 8–1 decision, the court struck down Colorado’s ban on 'conversion therapy' for minors, a practice widely criticized by medical experts and linked to serious mental health risks. The majority ruled that restricting what therapists can say may violate the First Amendment, framing the issue as one of free speech.