In a move that sets a national precedent, Utah has become the first state to ban the display of LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and government buildings. Governor Spencer Cox allowed the controversial ban on unsanctioned flags to become law without his signature late Thursday night, paving the way for its implementation on May 7.

Utah became the first state Thursday to ban the flying of pride flags at all state government buildings and schools. The restrictions follow Republican Gov. Spencer Cox’s permitting the legislative ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become a law without his signature,