Latinos have been indelible contributors to civil rights throughout US history. Which court cases prove it?
Throughout the history of the United States, there have been countless court cases that have influenced the Latino experience in the United States....

Throughout the history of the United States, there have been countless court cases that have influenced the Latino experience in the United States. While several have been an integral part of history, many aren't known by the mainstream American audience. In addition, there were many Latinos who played a key role in the civil rights movement of the United States. During the inaugural Nelson A. Diaz Professorship event on Feb. 27, Judge L. Felipe Restrepo, US Attorney Jacqueline Romero, Chief Judge Juan Sánchez, and City Solicitor Diana Cortes, highlighted some of the particular cases that influence today's U.