Overview

• The termination letter said Shannon “SJ” Joslin “failed to demonstrate acceptable conduct” after the May 20 display on El Capitan.
• NPS says it is pursuing administrative action against multiple employees for failing to follow park regulations.
• Yosemite officials say they are coordinating with the Justice Department on potential criminal charges, and two other rangers are on administrative leave.
• A rule signed May 21 prohibits banners or flags larger than 15 square feet in wilderness or potential wilderness areas that make up most of the park.
• Joslin and legal advocates call the firing politically motivated and a First Amendment violation, and Joslin says they will seek reinstatement.