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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., San Francisco, CA. – 1977
In the summer of 1975, the protective provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act were extended to parts of the Southwest. This marks a significant point in the history to secure for Chicanos a meaningful participation in the political process. The basic purpose of the Act assures that minorities can participate in the election process without any…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Rights
