Native American Guardian's Association et al v. New York State Board of Regents et al

2:25-cv-03008

November 14, 2025
'Constitutional Word Salad': Judge Rips Suit Over Mascot Ban

A New York federal court judge denied a Long Island school district's bid to amend claims in a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on Indigenous mascots, calling proposed changes a "constitutional word salad," but said a district parent could add First Amendment claims to the litigation.
August 22, 2025
New York Says There Is No 'Native Ban' In Mascot Dispute

The New York Board of Regents is asking a federal court to toss a suit that looks to block the state's ban on the use of Indigenous mascots in public schools, arguing that the challenge falls short of identifying any constitutional or statutory violation.
July 24, 2025
NY Regents Say Court Already Ruled On Native Mascot Ban

The New York State Board of Regents has told a federal judge the opponents of a ban on Native American mascots cannot rehash issues already settled by the court, while an advocacy organization has argued that tossing the lawsuit based on precedent would silence the very group the new rule seeks to help.
May 30, 2025
Native American Group Looks To Block NY Mascot Ban

A Native American advocacy group has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the New York Board of Regents to stop a rule that prohibits the use of indigenous mascots in public schools from taking effect, saying the ban is unconstitutional.

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