January 23, 2026
Feds find New York school district violated federal law by scrapping Indian nickname
A Long Island school district that dropped its "Thunderbirds" nickname to comply with New York's Indian mascot ban is facing pressure to reverse its decision from the Trump administration.
TL;DR
- A Long Island school district changed its nickname from "Thunderbirds".
- The change was made to comply with New York's ban on Indian mascots.
- The Trump administration is pressuring the district to reverse its decision.
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