Coast Guard changes course, reclassifies swastikas and nooses as hate symbols

By Steve Walsh

Published November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM EST

The Coast Guard is reacting to reports that it had downgraded swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols in its new harassment manual. A new policy debuted overnight.

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