Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Yosemite Worker’s Firing After Trans Flag Protest
The judge said Shannon "SJ" Joslin must use the civil service process first, leaving the free-speech claim unresolved.
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Transgender Yosemite Ranger Who Was Fired For Flying Trans Flag At National Park Gets "Free Speech" Lawsuit Shot Down By Federal Judge - The American Tribune.com
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit brought by a Yosemite national park ranger who was booted from his position after flying a large transgender pride flag from a rock wall that looms over the main thoroughfare of the California park. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston ruled on Friday that Shannon “SJ” Joslin, who identifies as nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, must abide by the process outlined in the Civil Service Reform Act. Sinc…
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by nonbinary ranger fired for trans flag. They’re not done fighting.
The nonbinary ranger who was fired for displaying a large trans flag at Yosemite National Park last year has had their lawsuit against the federal government dismissed by a judge. The dismissal came not on the merits of the case, but on a technicality, which requires them to wait on a response from the office of the special counsel before they can appeal. Dr. SJ Joslin told the New York Times that this “isn’t a ‘win’ for the federal government.”…
Judge Dismisses Yosemite Ranger's Trans Flag Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed former Yosemite National Park ranger Shannon “SJ” Joslin’s lawsuit over being fired after helping hang a giant transgender Pride flag on El Capitan, ruling they must pursue the civil service process first. The court’s decision means the free-speech claim was not decided on its merits. Joslin, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, was a probationary employee when they were terminated in August 2025. US District Judg…
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