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Ranger Sues After Firing for Displaying Pride Flag

2/24/2026

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Ranger Sues Agencies

Dr. Shannon 'SJ' Joslin, National Park Service ranger, filed suit against multiple federal agencies after being fired for displaying a transgender pride flag in Yosemite.
The lawsuit alleges the termination violated First Amendment rights.
Colleagues assured Joslin they could express off-duty views.
Following the display, the National Park Service initiated a criminal investigation that led to Joslin's dismissal.
The complaint seeks reinstatement and damages, alleging intimidation of trans rights supporters.

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Rangers Challenge Flag Removal

New Yorkers raised a replacement rainbow flag at Stonewall National Monument after removal.
Trump administration removed the flag, citing a National Park Service directive on flag displays.
Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
The suit notes a broader pattern, including Shannon Joslin, a non-binary park ranger, firing in Yosemite and the removal of transgender references from the monument's website.

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Ranger Sues Agencies

Dr. Shannon 'SJ' Joslin, National Park Service ranger, filed suit against multiple federal agencies after being fired for displaying a transgender pride flag in Yosemite.
The lawsuit alleges the termination violated First Amendment rights.
Colleagues assured Joslin they could express off-duty views.
Following the display, the National Park Service initiated a criminal investigation that led to Joslin's dismissal.
The complaint seeks reinstatement and damages, alleging intimidation of trans rights supporters.

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