Shannon Joslin
Coverage of Shannon Joslin in the Nexus archive.
- Judge dismisses suit by fired Yosemite ranger who hung trans pride flag in park
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite national park ranger who was fired after displaying a transgender pride flag in the park. The judge ruled the ranger must follow the process outlined in the Civil Service Reform Act, requiring them to file a complaint with the office of special counsel.
- Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag
A federal judge ruled she lacks authority to reinstate a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for flying a trans pride flag on their day off. The ranger, Shannon Joslin, sued the Department of the Interior, arguing their firing violated free speech protections, but the judge dismissed the case, stating legal constraints prevent her from blocking potential criminal charges or ruling on the dismissal's constitutionality.