Utah bans ideological flags from classrooms and government buildings

Utah bans ideological flags from classrooms and government buildings

Set to take effect in early May, the new law effectively removes government institutions from the front lines of the culture wars by restricting flag displays to only those associated with shared American, community, and civic values. Utah House Bill 77 (HB77), a new law prohibiting the display of overtly political or ideological flags in government buildings and public schools, will go into effect next month. Advocates say that the legislation …