Education Department Accuses New York of Native American Mascot Bias | JQJO

The U.S. Department of Education is accusing New York state officials of discriminating against Native Americans by prohibiting school mascots based on Native American culture. This action expands on the Trump administration's efforts to counter what it views as liberal education policies. The Department launched a civil rights investigation following President Trump's public support for parents and students in Massapequa, NY, who opposed the ban. The ban, impacting funding, sparked significant backlash in the community.