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Utah Rep. Proposes Controversial Ban on Pride Symbols

6/5/2025

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Utah State Rep. Trevor Lee is pushing a controversial proposal to prevent private organizations funded by the public from showcasing Pride symbols or celebrating LGBTQ events. Experts caution that this move could infringe on First Amendment rights. Lee's earlier legislation already banned Pride flags in classrooms, igniting fears of increased censorship and discrimination against the LGBTQ community in Utah.

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Utah State Rep. Trevor Lee is pushing a controversial proposal to prevent private organizations funded by the public from showcasing Pride symbols or celebrating LGBTQ events. Experts caution that this move could infringe on First Amendment rights. Lee's earlier legislation already banned Pride flags in classrooms, igniting fears of increased censorship and discrimination against the LGBTQ community in Utah.