Trump administration agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall monument
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has agreed to fly the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument.
Back in February, the flag was removed from the LGBTQIA+ monument in Greenwich Village, New York City.
At the time, the National Park Service told ABC News that the decision was made to comply with federal guidance that allows only "the US flag and other congressionally or departmentally authorised flags" to be flown on NPS-managed flagpoles.
"Any changes to flag displays are made to ensure consistency with that guidance. Stonewall National Monument continues to preserve and interpret the site's historic significance through exhibits and programs," they added.
The move sparked major backlash from LGBTQIA+ activists, advocacy groups, lawmakers and city officials, prompting them to raise their own Pride flag on the grounds and file a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Fortunately, the community's resilience has brought great news for the Stonewall National Monument.