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Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools

Utah became the first state to ban flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and government buildings, with fines starting May 7 for non-compliance.
Governor Spencer Cox allowed the ban to become law without a signature, expressing concerns about the policy's reach.
The Sundance Film Festival announced it will leave Utah, though leaders stated that state politics did not influence this decision.
Opponents argue the ban seeks to erase LGBTQ+ expression, while local leaders are evaluating how to respond once the law takes effect.

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Louisiana Illuminator

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As Sundance leaves, Utah Gov. Cox allows first-in-the-nation flag ban to become law without his pen • Louisiana Illuminator

A pride flag flies at the Salt Lake City & County Building on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (McKenzie Romero/Utah News Dispatch)SALT LAKE CITY — Saying Utahns are “tired of culture war bills that don’t solve the problems they intend to fix,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will allow a bill aimed at banning many flags — including pride or LGBTQ+ flags — from schools and all government buildings to become law without his signature. Cox explained his reasoning …

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The Post Millennial

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Utah bans Pride flags in all government buildings

“As tired as Utahns are of politically divisive symbols, I think they are also tired of culture war bills that don’t solve the problems they intend to fix."

18 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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The National Pulse

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Utah Bans LGBT Pride Flags in Public Buildings and Schools.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: Utah’s governor allowed a law to take effect prohibiting the display of LGBT pride flags at public buildings, opting not to veto it despite concerns. Who’s Involved: Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City officials, Sundance Film Festival representatives, Utah Legislature, and the LGBT community. Where & When: Utah; the new law takes effect on May 7. Key Quote: Gov. Cox expressed appreciation for the LGBT community…

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Irish Times

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‘A dangerous precedent’: US state of Utah bans most flags, including Pride, at schools and government buildings

Civil liberties campaigners and LGBTQ+ activists criticise law as repressive move

1 day ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Utah bans LGBTQ+ pride flags in schools, government buildings

Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings.

2 days ago·Las Vegas, United States

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tfppwire.com

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Red State Becomes First to Ban Pride Flags, MAGA Flags, Other Unapproved Flags From Government Buildings, Schools

Utah has passed a new law banning all but approved flags on government and school buildings, including LGBTQ+ Pride and MAGA flags. The goal is to keep public spaces politically neutral, but the move has stirred strong reactions across the state. Key Facts: Utah’s new law takes effect on May 7, 2025, banning unapproved flags on government buildings and public schools. Only the U.S. flag, Utah state flag, military flags, and other legislatively …

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