Overview

• Shannon “SJ” Joslin was terminated on Aug. 12 after a letter from Acting Deputy Superintendent Danika Globokar cited failure to demonstrate acceptable conduct tied to the May 20 flag display.
• An NPS spokesperson said administrative action is underway against several Yosemite employees, and federal prosecutors are evaluating possible criminal charges for some visitors linked to demonstrations.
• The transgender pride flag hung on El Capitan for about two hours before climbers removed it at park officials’ direction, according to participants.
• Yosemite updated its Superintendent’s Compendium on May 21 to ban banners, flags or signs larger than 15 square feet in wilderness and potential wilderness areas, rules officials say protect resources and visitor experience.
• Joslin says they acted off-duty as a private citizen and notes flags have long been displayed on El Capitan without discipline; two other rangers connected to the action are on administrative leave pending investigation.