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League of United Latin American Citizens
Focused on the assimilation of latino americans to the population. Very similiar to NAACP, in that they strived for equality. -
Mendez v. Westminster
After initial threats of lawsuit , individual family was allowed atmittance but no others, so they continued with the law suit to better the latina populations civil rights. -
Hernandez v. Texas
Landmark case indicating that all racial minoritys be protected by the 14th amendment that states that all citizens be protected by law. -
Spanish speaking unity council
Set to bring together other latino organizations to debate issues. -
National council of la raza
Focused on the betterment of latino conditions. -
Mexican american legal defense and education fund
Foundations aimed to protect latino civil rights, is a non-profit organization, -
California proposition 187
A bill proposed in california to help restrict immigrant voting, it was seen as discrimatory cause it targeted the latino population heavily.