Coast Guard removes Hudson River Sloop Clearwater from America250 parade over Indigenous rights and climate banners
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Nora Mishanec
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The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, a nonprofit sailboat, was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Ships in New York City by U.S. Coast Guard officials after flying banners supporting Indigenous rights and climate action. The incident occurred as the vessel sailed toward New York Harbor during the America250 parade, raising questions about free expression during official commemorative events.
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bskyCoast Guard removes Hudson River Sloop Clearwater from America250 parade over Indigenous rights and climate bannerstimesunion.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledOfficials on two U.S. Coast Guard boats forced the Clearwater vessel to exit the Sail4th 250 Parade of Ships as they sailed toward the harbor around 10:30
A sailboat operated by the nonprofit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater was removed from a parade of tall ships making their way to New York Harbor on Saturday after flying banners in support of Indigenous rights and climate action
The nonprofit said its sailboat was approached by two U.S. Coast Guard vessels during the Sail4th 250 Parade of Ships
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