CCAS 282

Chicana/Chicano Legal History

Chicana/o and Central American Studies · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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Legal history of Chicanas/Chicanos in U.S. from mid-19th century to present, with emphasis on critical race theory. Examination of landmark legislation and key appellate decisions that have impacted Chicano/Latino community. Topics include critical race theory, Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, legal construction of Mexican American racial identity, historic educational segregation, contemporary educational issues, jury rights, Chicano movement, and undocumented immigration.

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