New York clashes over Native American mascot ban
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In New York, federal officials have stepped into a bitter controversy as Trump’s education secretary threatens funding cuts over a Native American mascot ban, while a separate probe suggests potential Civil Rights violations. The dispute puts local policies under a harsh spotlight amid politically charged rhetoric.
A prob into New York state's ban on Native American-inspired mascots and logos was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Act, the Department of Education announced Friday.
Trump’s education secretary threatens to pull funding from New York over its Native American mascot ban CNN
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