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187: The Rise of the Latino Vote
Chapter 1: The Origins of Prop 187
Learn more about the factors that led to the introduction and eventual passage of Proposition 187: radical demographic change, economic recession, civil unrest, natural disaster and a re-election campaign of a vulnerable Republican governor. See archival footage from major networks and interviews from experts such as: Fernando Guerra, Manuel Pastor, Raphe Sonenshein and Pilar Marrero.
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A 1994 California ballot measure sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants