LULAC v. Richards
LULAC v. Richards was a significant legal case involving the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the state of Texas. The case centered on allegations of discriminatory practices in the state's electoral processes, particularly regarding the drawing of legislative district lines that marginalized Latino voters.
The lawsuit aimed to challenge the redistricting plan implemented by Governor George W. Bush and the Texas Legislature. LULAC argued that the plan violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the voting power of Latino communities. The case highlighted ongoing issues of representation and equity in the political landscape of Texas.