A group of Aztec dancers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after the department confiscated traditional feathers worn during performances.
While at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the dancers’ traditional feathers were confiscated as they tried to cross the border in March. The group said they were treated like criminals during their encounter with officials and considered their constitutional rights to practice their religion violated.
“Some of the things the community enjoys are our feathers and traditional wear,” Marek said. “It’s a way for us to build recognition that we’re proud and that this is a land of immigrants, but they want to clip our wings.”Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
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