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Second Circuit Upholds Removal of Pride Flags in Schools

9/5/2026

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U.S. Second Circuit Court ruled New York district did not violate teachers’ First Amendment rights by ordering pride flags removed.
Judges said classroom decorations are government speech tied to teachers’ duties.
Judge Alison Nathan authored the opinion, citing the 2006 Garcetti decision.
The district permitted only American, New York, and curriculum-related flags such as Italian in language classes.

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U.S. Second Circuit Court ruled New York district did not violate teachers’ First Amendment rights by ordering pride flags removed.
Judges said classroom decorations are government speech tied to teachers’ duties.
Judge Alison Nathan authored the opinion, citing the 2006 Garcetti decision.
The district permitted only American, New York, and curriculum-related flags such as Italian in language classes.