Hamtramck City Council Bans LGBTQ+ Pride Flags on Public Property

The city council of Hamtramck, Michigan, has banned the display of LGBTQ+ Pride flags on publicly owned poles, citing religious beliefs of some members of the all-Muslim council. The decision has sparked protests and raised questions about discrimination and the city's reputation for diversity. Businesses and residents are still allowed to display the flag on their own property. The council voted unanimously to display only five flags, including the American flag, the Michigan flag, and one representing the native countries of immigrant residents. The decision has been criticized by some, including a professional soccer team that plays in Hamtramck.