A federal judge issued a ruling on June 12, 2026, stating that she lacks the authority to reinstate a ranger from Yosemite National Park who was terminated for displaying a transgender pride flag at El Capitan last year. The ruling does not address the ranger Shannon 'SJ' Joslin's claim that the dismissal was a selective action against them for exercising their First Amendment rights.
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Federal judge rules against reinstatement of Yosemite ranger fired for displaying transgender pride flag
A federal judge ruled that she cannot reinstate a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for displaying a transgender pride flag. The ruling did not consider the ranger's claim regarding First Amendment protections.
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Judge finds no authority to reinstate Yosemite ranger fired for trans flag
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Federal judge rules against reinstatement of Yosemite ranger fired for displaying transgender pride flag