Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed (opens original article in a new tab)

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite ranger who was fired for hanging a transgender pride flag, stating they must follow civil service procedures to challenge their termination.

• A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite ranger fired for hanging a transgender pride flag.
• The judge ruled that the ranger must follow the Civil Service Reform Act process for challenging termination.
• The park implemented a new rule banning large flags in wilderness areas after the incident.