"The agreement to restore the flag settles the lawsuit, which was brought by several non-profit groups against Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the National Park Service. The National Park Service stated it removed the flag under guidance from the Department of Interior, which had prohibited non-agency flags from being displayed on flagpoles managed by the National Parks Service."
"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the removal 'an act of erasure,' while Gov. Kathy Hochul described it as 'a shameful attempt to erase our LGBTQ history.' The flag was re-raised by local officials and citizens shortly after its removal, although this action was not sanctioned by the federal government."
"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed for legislation to protect the Pride flag from future removals, labeling the initial removal effort 'a deeply outrageous action.' The deal announced mandates the flag's restoration in an official capacity within seven days."
The Pride flag will be officially restored at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing a previous removal by the Trump administration. This decision follows a lawsuit from non-profit groups against federal officials. The National Park Service had removed the flag based on Department of Interior guidance. The removal faced significant backlash, with local leaders condemning it as an erasure of LGBTQ history. The settlement requires the flag to be restored within seven days, with officials expressing satisfaction over the outcome.
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