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
BY MAIRE O'NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.com Dr. Brenda Pereda, ObGyn, has filed a complaint in First Judicial District Court against Dr. Justin Green alleging violation of the New Mexico Human Rights Act. Court documents filed by attorneys Linda G. Hemphill and Leigh Messerer indicate that Pereda filed a charge of discrimination with the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau…
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 .