Yosemite National Park: Ranger fired transgender pride flag on L Capiton to hang; Justice department’s eyes

A ranger in Yosemite National Park has been dismissed after helping a huge transgender pride flag at L Capiton, which increases the widespread cracks on the protests on California’s landmark.Shannon “SJ” Josalin, a 35-year-old ranger and biologist who study bats, confirmed that he was finished 66-foot wide flags last week after finishing with a group of climbers on 20 May. The flag, which lasted for about two hours, was voluntarily removed. In a letter of dismissal, the acting Deputy Superintendent of Yosemite said that Josalin said in his role as a federal employee “failed to showcase the acceptable conduct”, in the report of the New York Times.Josalin, who identified as non -neonabinary, was asked by the news agency AP that he worked out of individual punishment amidst the policies of the Trump administration to “target trans people.” He said, “I hung the flag as a way to describe myself in national parks. Instead, this firing says that the federal workers who do not align with this administration should remain silent or abolished.”Joslin said that two other Rangers who have participated in the action have been kept on administrative holiday pending investigation. Park officials confirmed that the justice department was considering administrative and possible criminal action against both the employees and visitors involved. Violers may face a fine of up to $ 5,000 and six -month prison conditions.Park Seva tightened the rules a day after the incident, banning a 15 -square -foot flag or banner in 94% of the park. Spokesperson Rachel Pavlitz said, “Displaying hints, banners and flags outside the first amendment areas is separated from the visitor experience.”Yosemite, he said, free expression should be balanced with the protection of forest and visitor safety.Advocates have condemned the firing. Environmentalist and drag artist Patty Gonia, who attended the flag hanging, was quoted by AP as he called Josalin “a respected column within the Yosemite community”. Jason O’Neel from Save Ure Parks claimed that the decision was to scare the workers from speaking, while public employees for environmental responsibility are now representing Josalin.The performance in L Capiton has become more frequent. Earlier this year, the protesters displayed an inverted American flag to criticize the Trump-era cuts in the park service workforce. Trump took over, Seva has lost about 2,500 employees, according to AP, with a cut of $ 900 million proposed for next year.For Josalin, Yosemite was more than a workplace. The New York Times said, “Everything I did was away from the clock and had nothing to do with my role.” “Yosemite is my whole life”, he said.