Long Island school district referred to DOJ over alleged civil rights violation for banning Thunderbirds logos
A Long Island school district has been referred to the Department of Justice for allegedly violating civil rights laws by changing its Thunderbirds mascot. The Connetquot Central School District altered its mascot to comply with a New York state law banning Native American imagery. Federal officials argue that the rebranding discriminates based on national origin and race, prompting the referral for further enforcement.
- ▪The Connetquot Central School District changed its mascot to T-Birds in response to a state law banning Native American imagery.
- ▪The Office for Civil Rights found the district in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- ▪Federal officials argue that the rebranding discriminates against certain national-origin-based names while allowing others.
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Long Island exclusive Long Island school district referred to DOJ over alleged civil rights violation for banning Thunderbirds logos By Alex Mitchell and Anna Young Published May 29, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Long Island school district has been referred to the Department of Justice for allegedly violating federal civil rights law with a controversial name change of its Thunderbirds mascot in response to a state ban on Native American imagery.
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