"In 2025, former ranger and biologist Shannon ''SJ'' Joslin and a group of climbers displayed the flag on El Capitan. Joslin was fired and accused of failing to demonstrate acceptable conduct."
"In the complaint filed on Monday, Joslin is suing the US Department of Interior, the National Park Service, the Department of Justice, US Attorney General Pam Bondi and four others. Joslin claims the firing violated the First Amendment and Privacy Act Rights."
"In a document from the Department of the Interior, it states Joslin was fired within the two-year trial period for failing to demonstrate acceptable conduct by participating in a protest outside the designated demonstration area and circumventing rules applicable to all park visitors."
Former ranger and biologist Shannon 'SJ' Joslin was terminated from Yosemite National Park after displaying a transgender flag on El Capitan in 2025 alongside climbers. Park officials cited failure to demonstrate acceptable conduct, citing participation in an unauthorized protest outside designated demonstration areas and circumvention of visitor rules. Joslin filed a lawsuit Monday against the US Department of Interior, National Park Service, Department of Justice, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, and four others. The complaint alleges the firing violated First Amendment rights and Privacy Act protections. Joslin seeks job reinstatement and damages.
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