Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado’s ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

The case was brought by a therapist who alleged that Colorado’s ban violated her right to free expression.

A sign restricting access to the grounds of the U.S. Supreme Court building can be seen on a barrier in Washington on March 31, 2026. Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images

The Supreme Court on March 31 ruled against a Colorado ban on so-called conversion therapy for LGBT youth.

In an 8–1 decision, the justices said a lower court failed to properly analyze whether the Colorado law violated the First Amendment. The court’s majority opinion was written by Justice Neil Gorsuch.