Judge throws out ranger's free‑speech lawsuit over trans pride flag at Yosemite

A former park ranger hung a trans pride flag at Yosemite National Park. The ranger was terminated from his position after the incident. He filed a lawsuit alleging his First Amendment rights were violated. The case was brought against the federal government. On Friday, a judge ruled the suit could not proceed. The judge said the court lacks authority to adjudicate the claim. The dismissal leaves the ranger without legal recourse on the matter. The decision may influence future government employee speech disputes.