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In January 2025, Republican lawmakers introduced House Bill 2113, which would have barred the display of most flags in public buildings, effectively prohibiting LGBTQ+ pride flags. The measure would have allowed only flags representing the United States, Arizona, tribal nations, the military, first responders, public institutions, or those used in approved educational settings. Though the bill passed the House, it ultimately stalled in the Senate, failing to become law. 

Groups including the ACLU of Arizona and Trans Legislation Tracker highlighted the legislation as a potentially unconstitutional violation of free speech rights. The bill’s primary sponsor, Republican Rep. Nick Kupper of Surprise, argued that his proposal merely sought to ban “non-official flags.

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Tallulah Anne is a fact-checker for the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, working in partnership with Gigafact. Originally from Lewes, England, Tallulah recently earned her bachelor’s degree from ASU’s Cronkite School of Journalism. During her time at the Cronkite School, Tallulah led a national, year-long investigation at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, freelanced for the The New York Times and contributed to local news outlets across the state. She is passionate about accountability reporting, survivor-centered storytelling, and building trust through transparency and documentation.