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A 1994 California ballot measure sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants
Behind every good campaign are organizers who help mobilize the masses toward a common goal. Meet four of the figures behind the anti-Proposition 187 campaign and the dreamer who, decades later, is dealing with the ballot's consequences.
As Proposition 187 loomed on the horizon, union leaders gathered their respective organizations and united against a ballot that threatened their constituents and their communities.
Prop 187 is an important lesson about the strength of a galvanized Latino electorate but highlights the need for continued vigilance in the 21st-century immigration policy landscape.
Proposition 187 and its aftermath was a dizzying series of events that involved people from all sectors of society. We speak with educators and journalists who have studied the people and events involved. Through their lens, this pivotal time in the state
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A 1994 California ballot measure sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants
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Learn how Prop 187 garnered divided reactions among immigrants and even political parties.
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Learn more about the factors that led to the introduction and eventual passage of Prop 187
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The campaign against Prop 187 inspired Latinos in politics and shaped California.
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Fabian Núñez was a 27-year-old organizer. Fast forward 25 years, Núñez has left his mark.
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Juan José Gutiérrez worked on a plan to mobilize immigrants to march against Prop 187.
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Learn more about the aftermath of Prop 187’s passage.
