NEW YORK, NY — The Trump administration has agreed to restore the rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, settling a legal dispute over its earlier removal.
Under the agreement, the National Park Service must reinstall the Pride flag within seven days and keep it displayed beneath the American flag and the agency’s banner. A federal judge will retain authority to enforce the terms of the settlement.
The flag was removed in February following federal guidance on public displays, a move that sparked backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates who argued the decision targeted expression at a historically significant site. The monument commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising, widely viewed as a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Attorneys representing the plaintiffs described the settlement as a full victory for their clients and the broader LGBTQ+ community. The case has now been dismissed with prejudice.
The dispute comes as the administration continues broader reviews of federal displays and materials, including efforts to remove content deemed divisive or political.
The agreement ensures the Pride flag will remain part of the monument’s display moving forward.
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