#native-american-mascots

#native-american-mascots

The Long Island district, like others in the state, changed its team name in order to comply with state regulations banning Native American sports names and mascots. But federal education officials argue the state mandate violates civil rights law because it allows schools to continue using names derived from other racial or ethnic groups, such as the "Dutchmen" and "Huguenots."

McMahon asserted that the New York Board of Regents' 2023 decision to ban the 'Chiefs' nickname violates Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act.