This chapter examines the Mendez v. Westminster case, focusing on the arguments surrounding school segregation and its violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. It highlights the historical context, testimonies, and the case's significant implications for future civil rights advancements in education.
This 2013 episode covers the Mendez v. Westminster case that fought the segregation of Mexican-American students in the state of California in the 1940s. It went on pave the way for the much more famous Brown v. Topeka Board of Education.
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