7th Circuit rules against University of Illinois in mascot dispute
Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 03:22PM
TheSpook
The University
of Illinois violated its
students'and professors' free-speech rights when it ordered them not to
talk to potential student athletes about the Chief Illiniwek mascot
dispute, a federal appeals court panel ruled yesterday.The ruling had no effect on use of the Chief Illiniwek mascot, a student dressed as an American Indian chief who dances
at sports events. Critics consider it a racist caricature,
while supporters say it's a
beloved symbol that honors American
Indians. [more]
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