Fox 13: Murray students take page from history class to stage protest over flag law

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah students walked out of school Friday to protest a bill that bans pride flags from schools and government property in Utah.

Students planned and organized the walkout, and requested flags from Project Rainbow Utah to support the event.

Check out an excerpt from Fox 13 News’ reporting on the event below, or click here for their full story.

“Dozens of students staged a walkout at Murray High School to protest a new state law that restricts the types of flags that can be displayed in Utah classrooms and government buildings.

Many students shared how the law is a form of censorship that goes against their First Amendment rights.

Through word of mouth and social media, the students learned about the walkout and participated. They aren’t happy that Pride flags are among those banned by the new law.

16-year-old student Daniel Whalen was the driving force behind the protest,

‘Someone asked what can we do? And then someone got the idea we should have a walkout, and I took that seriously,’ Whalen explained. ‘If we think it, we can do it.’”