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New York Rejects Trump’s Bid to Overturn Mascot Ban

6/6/2025

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In a bold stand for cultural respect, the New York State Education Department has firmly rejected the Trump administration's push to overturn its ban on Native American mascots. State officials condemned the federal government's claims of discrimination, arguing that the administration's interpretation of civil rights law is both inconsistent and misguided.

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In a bold stand for cultural respect, the New York State Education Department has firmly rejected the Trump administration's push to overturn its ban on Native American mascots. State officials condemned the federal government's claims of discrimination, arguing that the administration's interpretation of civil rights law is both inconsistent and misguided.