Politics
Legal Battles Over Names and Rights
Two separate legal cases in The Hill highlight ongoing disputes over name removals and employee rights. A federal judge rejected an attempt to halt the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, while another ruled against reinstating a fired ranger for displaying a transgender flag.
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The Hill
A federal judge ruled Friday that she has no authority to reinstate a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for unfurling a transgender pride flag at the El Capitan rock formation last year. The decision doesn’t address Shannon “SJ” Joslin’s allegation that the firing selectively targeted them
2026-06-12 18:55 UTC
The Hill
A federal judge on Friday rejected an eleventh-hour attempt by the Kennedy Center to pause the removal of President Trump’s name from the renowned performing arts center while an appeal plays out. The institution’s board had asked Judge Christopher Cooper to halt his previous order requiring that Tr
2026-06-12 19:08 UTC