Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, invalidating the state's law that prohibited licensed mental health professionals from subjecting children to the practice. Conversion therapy refers to discredited attempts to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity through psychological or behavioral intervention. The decision limits states' authority to restrict the practice, which major medical organizations including the American Medical Association and American Psychological Association have condemned as harmful and ineffective. The ruling favors practitioners and parents seeking such treatments over state protections enacted to shield vulnerable minors. The decision is likely to face continued legal challenges and could influence how other states regulate or restrict similar practices.