US Coast Guard doubles down on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags, issues lawful order and policy

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 11/20/2025 10:00 PM EST

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US Coast Guard doubles down on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags, issues lawful order and policy
11/20/2025 09:26 PM EST

This is not an updated policy but a new lawful order and policy, combatting misinformation Washington DC – The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the release of a policy and lawful order that doubles down on its current policies prohibiting the display, distribution or use of hate symbols by Coast Guard personnel.