Utah forbids LGBTQ+ proud flags, sorceress flags, other flags not approved in government buildings, schools
Utah has become the first state to prohibit the LGBTQ+ Pride flags that they are transported to government buildings and in schools in a move that also prohibits political flags such as those with the president Donald Trump Slogan, “Make America again”.
Governor Spencer Cox, a republican, announced that he was allowing the prohibition of unauthorized flag display to become law without his signature. Although he continues to have serious concerns about politics, the governor has chosen not to reject the proposal because the legislator controlled by the Republicans would probably have canceled his veto.
The prohibition will come into force on May 7, when state or local government buildings will be fined of $ 500 per day for viewing a flag other from the American flag, the State Flag of the Utahmilitary flags or a handful of others approved by the legislators.
Utah has become the first state to prohibit that the LGBTQ+ Pride flags are transported to government buildings and schools. (AP)
Political flags in support of a candidate or party, including the flags, will be prohibited pursuant to the law.
The new law could put the state and its largest city, Salt Lake City, in contrast. The buildings of the city in the city generally honor the month of pride every June showing flags that celebrate its LGBTQ+population.
Local leaders in Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have illuminated the buildings of the city and the county with rainbow lights every night since the account was sent to the Cox desk to protest against legislation.
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Political flags in support of a candidate or party, including the flags, will be prohibited pursuant to the law. (Getty Images)
The office of the mayor of Salt Lake City Erin Mendenhall said that their lawyers are examining the law, but the city still has no details on what will do when the law will have effect.
The sponsors of the bill, the representative Trevor Lee and the senator Dan McCay, both republicans, said that the measure aims to encourage the “political neutrality” by the teachers and other employees of the government.
The opponents argue that the law tries to eradicate the LGBTQ+ expression and remove the authority from the city and the city that do not align politically with the The majority of the Gop of the legislator.
Cox declared in a letter to the legislative leaders who explain his decision to have agreed with “underlying intent” of the bill to make classrooms politically neutral, but believed that he would go too far in limiting local governments. The governor also stressed that the law, since it focuses on the flags for a short time, does not prohibit other political manifestations such as posters or lighting.
Governor Spencer Cox said he chose not to refuse the proposal because the legislature controlled by the Republicans would probably have canceled his veto. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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“For our LGBTQ community, I know that recent legislation was difficult,” Cox said.
“Politics can be a bit of a blood sport sometimes and I know that we had our disagreements,” continued the governor. “I want you to know that I love you and I appreciate you and I am grateful that you are part of our state. I know that these words could play empty to many of you, but please know that I sincerely mean them.”
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
