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Eagles Aren’t Legal

By immigrationprof

At the Oct. 20 football game against Fort WorthCarter-Riverside High School, Birdville High School students displayed signs that read, “Eagles aren’t legal,” “Go back tothe river” and “I live in a van by the river.” The students from Carter-Riverside were not amused. The largely-Latino student body, mostly from immigrant families, was offended. After the Carter-Riverside students protested, the signs were taken down.

Because of that incident, the Birdvilleschool district changed its policy, saying only signs that encourage a team canbe displayed. District officials and Birdville students also apologized for thesigns. Beginning yesterday, spirit signs made by Birdville High School students will encourage their team, not put down the opposition.Source: Ft.Worth Star Telegram, Nov. 4, 2005
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