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Former Ranger Claims Firing Was Anti-Transgender Retaliation

3/6/2026

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Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a former Yosemite National Park ranger, says their termination was part of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration campaign against transgender people.
Joslin was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag on El Capitan, something they say climbers do.
They filed a lawsuit against federal agencies, asserting First Amendment rights were violated and citing dismissal-related stress.
The National Park Service says demonstrations require permits to protect visitor experiences.

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Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a former Yosemite National Park ranger, says their termination was part of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration campaign against transgender people.
Joslin was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag on El Capitan, something they say climbers do.
They filed a lawsuit against federal agencies, asserting First Amendment rights were violated and citing dismissal-related stress.
The National Park Service says demonstrations require permits to protect visitor experiences.