White But Not Equal: Mexican Americans, Jury Discrimination, and the Supreme Court

by Ignacio M. García

Book Overview

Ignacio Garc a's White But Not Equal explores this historic but mostly forgotten case, which became the first to recognize discrimination against Mexican Americans. Led by three dedicated Mexican American lawyers, the case argued for recognition of Mexican Americans under the 14th Amendment as a "class apart." Despite a distinct history and culture, Mexican Americans were considered white by law during this period, yet in reality they were subjected...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816527512
• ISBN13: 9780816527519
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Behalf of U of Arizona Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"