Michigan city votes against allowing Pride flags on public property after contentious council meeting

The City of Hamtramck near Detroit, Michigan, has voted against allowing the Pride flag on public property due to concerns from the area's Muslim population.

The Hamtramck, Michigan city council agreed not to allow Pride flags on public property, Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

A woman speaking to the City Council of Hamtramck wears a clown nose during a sarcastic speech mocking the Pride flag ban on public property. She continued,"While we can't legally discriminate against LGBTQ people in the United States anymore, the City of Hamtramck can say, 'Ew, no, be proud somewhere else.'"

"You guys are welcome," said Choudhury."Why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented?"The council's decision not to allow the Pride flag from public property does not affect private businesses or residences.the U.S. flag

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