LULAC Raises Money for Legal Battle Against LRSD
By: Brittney Johnson
Updated: May 23, 2012
A fight over the Little Rock School District's newest voting map could head to court.
Members of the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) say they're pursing legal action against the district for choosing a voting map they claim divides the Latino community and diminishes it's voice and influence in the district.
New census numbers forced the board to draw new district lines. LRSD Board President Jody Carreiro told KARK he believes the board's decision was within the law.
Terry Trevino-Richard of LULAC said, "When we ask for a small issue, which is do not dilute the Latino voters in these particular zones in Southwest Little Rock and they do it anyway, what kind of trust is supposed to be built? What are we supposed to do?"
Richard says LULAC is working to raise money for their legal defense and researching their options.
Members of the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) say they're pursing legal action against the district for choosing a voting map they claim divides the Latino community and diminishes it's voice and influence in the district.
New census numbers forced the board to draw new district lines. LRSD Board President Jody Carreiro told KARK he believes the board's decision was within the law.
Terry Trevino-Richard of LULAC said, "When we ask for a small issue, which is do not dilute the Latino voters in these particular zones in Southwest Little Rock and they do it anyway, what kind of trust is supposed to be built? What are we supposed to do?"
Richard says LULAC is working to raise money for their legal defense and researching their options.
Comments
league of latin american citizens-First of all this isnt latin america, if you dont like the way things are leave and go back where you came from. Im sick and tired of someone coming to this country and then wanting to change it to be like the place they came from, like the old saying goes "Love or Leave it" if you dont like what i have to say BITE ME.
lloyd b.
May 24, 2012 at 6:37 am
