New York’s Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer has put forward legislation that would extend federal protections currently reserved for the American flag to include the rainbow Pride flag. The bill comes in response to the Trump administration’s refusal to display the Pride flag at a memorial site in New York dedicated to LGBTQ rights.
Schumer described the Stonewall memorial location as “sacred ground” when discussing his proposed legislation. However, political observers note that the measure faces slim chances of advancement given the current Republican control of Congress, with some viewing the proposal as a politically motivated move rather than serious policy.
