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187: The Rise of the Latino Vote
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A 1994 California ballot measure sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants
187: The Rise of the Latino Vote (Preview)
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A 1994 California ballot measure sought to deny public services to undocumented immigrants
Chapter 3: Taking Action
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See the stunning results of the anti-187 campaign and what it took to get there.
Chapter 5: Prop 187’s Legacy
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The campaign against Prop 187 inspired Latinos in politics and shaped California.
Chapter 4: Signs of Change
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Learn more about the aftermath of Prop 187’s passage.
Chapter 2: Communities Divided
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Learn how Prop 187 garnered divided reactions among immigrants and even political parties.
Chapter 1: The Origins of Prop 187
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Learn more about the factors that led to the introduction and eventual passage of Prop 187
A rally against Prop 187 | Still from "187"
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.
Kevin de León: The Teacher Who Helped Rally Immigrants
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Kevin de León was a teacher who helped mobilize Latinos against Proposition 187.
Juan José Gutiérrez: A Champion of Immigrant Rights
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Juan José Gutiérrez worked on a plan to mobilize immigrants to march against Prop 187.
Miya Iwataki: Asian Pacific Islander Against Prop 187
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Miya Iwataki says Prop 187 galvanized the Asian Pacific Islander community.
Fabian Núñez: From Youth Organizer to California Lawmaker
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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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