A high school teacher in New Jersey was suspended after being accused of removing references to US President Donald Trump from the school yearbook.

Two students complained after their photographs were apparently edited to remove Mr Trump's name and his campaign slogan, Make America Great Again.

Another student was upset that a quote by Mr Trump that she had submitted for the yearbook was not included.

The teacher who advised the yearbook team has been placed on paid leave.

The Wall Township High School teacher, whom local media have identified as Susan Parsons, may have violated the free speech rights of the students, said school superintendent Cheryl Dyer.

"References to and support of President Trump were involved in each of these incidents," Ms Dyer wrote in a statement published over the weekend.

She added that the teacher's actions amounted to "censorship and the possible violation of First Amendment rights" to free expression.

"This allegation is being taken very seriously and a thorough investigation of what happened is being vigorously pursued," Ms Dyer wrote.

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