The United States Supreme Court has ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youths, in a decision that could have national implications. The court found that the state law violates the free speech rights of a conservative Christian therapist, marking an 8–1 decision in favour of Kaley Chiles. The ruling is expected to affect more than 20 other states with similar legislation.
Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the majority, emphasised that 'the First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country.' He added that Colorado's law 'does not just ban physical interventions. It also censors speech based on viewpoint.'
