Michigan city may ban LGBTQ+ flags on public property, judge rules
Share this @internewscast.com

A Michigan city may enforce its rule banning LGBTQ+ flags from being displayed on publicly owned property, according to a federal judge.

On Monday, U.S. District Judge David Lawson threw out a lawsuit targeting the city of Hamtramck, two years post the city council’s decision to allow only five types of flags to be flown. The approved list covers flags like the American flag, the Michigan flag, and those that “embody the international essence” of the community.

“Hamtramck’s refusal to display the Gay Pride flag did not violate the Constitution,” Lawson said.

During a Hamtramck city council meeting in June 2023, where the city decided to prohibit Pride flags on public properties, two women kissed in protest. As reported by Fox 2 Detroit, the incident highlighted local tensions.

“This Council upholds justice, impartiality towards our residents, and adherence to the law, among other values for our community. We recently approved a resolution to uphold these principles, but two commissioners blatantly disregarded it,” stated Council member Khalil Refai at the time.

Businesses and residents in Hamtramck may still fly Pride flags on their private property.

The U.S. Census Bureau notes that over 40% of Hamtramck’s 27,000 inhabitants were born overseas, with many originating from Yemen or Bangladesh.

Amer Ghalib and Trump

Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib was nominated by President Donald Trump to be U.S. ambassador to Kuwait. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The city’s mayor, Amer Ghalib, a native of Yemen, was nominated by President Donald Trump to be U.S. ambassador to Kuwait.

In 2023, Ghalib, who practices Islam, remarked, “We’re not aiming at anyone specifically. Our intention is to prevent the rise of groups that could be extremist or discriminatory.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Convicted Minnesota sex offender, 22, accused of posing as high school student on football team

Minnesota Sex Offender, 22, Allegedly Impersonated High School Football Player

A 22-year-old man with a criminal history of indecent exposure allegedly posed…
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

Trump Utilizes Government Shutdown to Issue Terminations and Political Reprimands

President Donald Trump has taken advantage of the government shutdown as a…
Woman caught on camera allegedly lunging at MAGA activist in viral confrontation

Video Allegedly Shows Woman Confronting MAGA Supporter in Viral Altercation

A physical confrontation at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station went viral after conservative…
Lawmakers expect shutdown to drag on for at least a week

Legislators anticipate the government shutdown will continue for at least another week.

Senators anticipate the government shutdown will extend until at least the middle…
Manchester Mosque Hires Sharia Law Administrator

Manchester Mosque Appoints Sharia Law Coordinator

England is quietly becoming the Western capital of Sharia law courts —…
Manchester synagogue car and stabbing attack leaves at least 2 dead on Yom Kippur

Car and stabbing attack at Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur results in at least two fatalities

A brutal car and knife attack near a UK synagogue on Yom…
Israel claims Greta Thunberg's flotilla seeking to break Gaza blockade has Hamas ties, cites documents

Israel Alleges Greta Thunberg’s Flotilla Attempting to Break Gaza Blockade is Linked to Hamas, According to Documents

Israel says it has proof linking Hamas to the Global Sumud Flotilla…
Palmdale Street shooting on Jacksonville's Northwest side leaves man dead

Search Underway for 2 Suspects After Line Street Shooting Incident

A man in his 20s was walking along Line Street when two…
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states

Trump Administration Reduces Clean Energy Funding by $8 Billion in Democratic-Leaning States

The Trump administration is cutting $7.6 billion in grants that funded numerous…
Enough Talk, Time for Muscle: Why Pete Hegseth’s Military Overhaul Is the Reset We Need

Time for Action: Why Pete Hegseth’s Military Reforms Are Essential

By nature, I am serene and pastoral, spending my time working to…
Lydia Kaiser returns to school after Annunciation shooting

Lydia Kaiser Resumes School After Shooting Incident at Annunciation

Lydia Kaiser, 12, was shot while trying to protect a younger student.…
Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

Huge blaze breaks out at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

A fire erupted at the Chevron oil refinery near Los Angeles on…