June 23, 2023
An anthropology professor at San Jose State University in California will be stepping away after the upcoming academic year, the school said Friday, ending a workplace dispute that the professor has attributed to her controversial views on repatriating human remains to Native American tribes.
October 20, 2022
A professor at San Jose State University whose beliefs on repatriating Native American remains have sparked criticism may proceed with her lawsuit against the college, a California federal judge said, finding "at least plausible" her claims of facing workplace retaliation for those views.
May 11, 2022
A California federal judge has tossed a suit by a San Jose State University anthropology professor alleging school officials retaliated against her for writing a book opposing laws that require the return of human remains and cultural items to Native American tribes, while giving the professor a chance to fix claims that don't involve the interests of a local tribe.
February 01, 2022
A tenured anthropology professor has hit San Jose State University officials with a suit in California federal court, accusing them of retaliating against her for writing a book opposing laws that mandate the return of human remains and cultural items to modern Native American tribes.