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Description
This collection consists of papers about California Proposition 187. These include newspaper clippings, articles, and pamphlets.
Background
California's voters passed Proposition 187 on November 9, 1994. This prop restricted undocumented immigrants from the state's public services, such as access to public education and non-emergency healthcare. It also asked for teachers and healthcare professionals to report anyone they suspected of being undocumented. A few weeks after passage, courts found it unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of 14th Amendment, which protects any individual regardless of citizenship status.
Extent
0.438 Linear Feet 1 box
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special Collections at specol@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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