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Hamtramck Council Bans LGBTQ+ Flags on Public Poles

6/25/2026

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  • The Hamtramck City Council voted unanimously to ban LGBTQ+ flags from public poles, allowing only five flags, while residents may still display Pride flags on private property.
  • During the council meeting, a woman publicly kissed another woman to protest the flag decision.
  • Council member Nayeem Choudhury said the ban respects the religious rights of Hamtramck’s citizens.
  • Mayor Amer Ghalib said the city serves everyone equally without favoritism.