Dr. Shannon Joslin, a non-binary biologist at Yosemite, was fired after helping hang a transgender pride flag on El Capitan, sparking debate over free speech and workplace rights.

A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan, and some visitors to the California park face potential prosecution for participating in a demonstration

Joslin claimed that a temporary deputy superintendent fired them on Aug. 12 for “failing to demonstrate acceptable conduct” within their capacity as a wildlife biologist for the park.