Delgado V Bastrop Isd

Delgado v. Bastrop Independent School District was a landmark case decided in 1970 that addressed the issue of discrimination against bilingual students in Texas. The case involved the segregation of Mexican American students in separate classes, which was deemed unconstitutional. The ruling emphasized the need for educational equity and the rights of students to receive instruction in their native language. This case was pivotal in advancing the civil rights of bilingual students in the United States.