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MON: Rights upheld in Native student hair case, Space Force may come to KAFB, + More

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. ....

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Appeals court revives discrimination suit against teacher accused of cutting Native American student's hair

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 ....

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