The Washington Redskins are now suing Native Americans

The Washington Redskins are now suing Native Americans
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Not content to boast a name widely considered to be racist toward Native Americans, the Washington Redskins are now suing a group of five Native Americans after they successfully brought a petition against the team demanding a name change.

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