An appeals court says an anti-discrimination lawsuit involving Native American hair can go to trial in New Mexico. The American Civil Liberties Union alleges that an English teacher in Albuquerque
An appeals court ruling has revived an anti-discrimination lawsuit accusing an Albuquerque teacher of cutting off one Native American girl's hair and asking another if she was dressed as a "bloody Indian" during class on Halloween.Outrage over the girls' treatment propelled legislation in New Mexico and beyond that prohibits discrimination based upon hairstyle and religious head garments.
SANTA FE – An appeals court ruling has revived an anti-discrimination lawsuit accusing an Albuquerque teacher of cutting off one Native American girl's hair and asking another if she was dressed as a .
An appeals court announced an anti-discrimination lawsuit involving Native American hair can go to trial in New Mexico.Outrage over the incident led to the passing of anti-discrimination legislation in New Mexico.The appellate ruling validates that all "students must feel safe at school and confident that their culture, history, and personal dignity are valued and respected