Coast Guard changes policy on swastikas and nooses

The U.S. Coast Guard has introduced a strict new policy banning the display of hate symbols, including swastikas and nooses, after backlash over its earlier classification of these symbols as “potentially divisive.” The updated policy prohibits such symbols at all Coast Guard locations, reinforcing a long-standing ban on the Confederate flag. Critics, including Senator Jacky Rosen, argue that the initial policy change undermined protections against hate, prompting the Coast Guard to clarify that such symbols have always been banned. The new policy aligns with Pentagon directives and aims to combat misinformation regarding hate symbols.

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