politics

April 4, 2026

Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war

State lawmakers in Colorado are reinforcing a ban on conversion therapy despite a Supreme Court ruling to reexamine it

Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war

TL;DR

  • Colorado lawmakers approved amendments to the state's ban on conversion therapy.
  • The amendments allow individuals harmed by conversion therapy to sue therapists.
  • This comes after a US Supreme Court ruling questioned the ban's enforcement on free speech grounds.
  • The Supreme Court ruling does not impact existing restrictions on physical or medical interventions.
  • The case has been sent back to a lower court for further review.
  • The situation reflects a broader national debate on LGBTQ+ policies and free speech rights.

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