Twist in case of Christian lifeguard suspended for refusing pride flag duties
A legal dispute involving a lifeguard in Los Angeles County is heading to trial after a federal judge issued a mixed ruling. Captain Jeffrey Little claims he faced retaliation and discrimination for refusing to participate in duties related to the county's pride flag policy. The case centers on Little's request for a religious accommodation due to his beliefs about marriage and sexuality.
- ▪Captain Jeffrey Little claims he faced retaliation after objecting to duties connected to the raising of pride flags.
- ▪The dispute began after LA County adopted a 2023 policy requiring the pride flag to be displayed at county properties during June.
- ▪Little was ultimately investigated and handed a 15-day unpaid suspension for removing pride flags from lifeguard stations.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/us-news/twist-in-case-of-christian-lifeguard-suspended-for-refusing-pride-flag-duties/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 16:51:21 -0400 |
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Metro Twist in case of Christian lifeguard suspended for refusing pride flag duties By Zain Khan Published May 25, 2026, 4:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A long-running legal battle involving a veteran Los Angeles County lifeguard and the county’s LGBTQ pride flag policy is now moving toward trial after a federal judge issued a mixed ruling on competing motions from both sides. Captain Jeffrey Little, a longtime member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division, claims he faced retaliation and religious discrimination after objecting to duties connected to the raising of progress pride flags at county facilities during pride month, Fox News reported.
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