Trump administration agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument in New York
Summary
The Trump administration agreed to return and keep the Pride flag flying at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. This decision reverses the removal of the flag in February following a lawsuit by LGBTQ+ and historic preservation groups. A court still needs to approve this settlement agreement.Key Facts
- The Trump administration will resume flying the rainbow Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument.
- The decision follows a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ and historic preservation groups.
- A judge must approve the settlement for it to take full effect.
- The Pride flag will be below the U.S. flag and above the park service flag on the flagpole.
- The Stonewall site remains significant as a symbol of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
- The Stonewall National Monument was created in 2016 by President Barack Obama.
- The Pride flag removal in February was explained by the park service as following federal guidance on flag displays.
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