LATINOS SUE OVER INITIATIVE’S LACK OF SPANISH. Monterey County, California

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Posted on: February 28th, 2006
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“The fight over the General Plan Initiative took another twist Monday as three Latino residents of Monterey County filed a federal lawsuit challenging its validity because initiative materials weren’t circulated in Spanish.

Joaquin Avila, a voting-rights attorney who has waged previous legal battles with Monterey County governments over judicial elections, supervisor districts and legislative districts, said he will seek a court order to block the initiative from the June ballot.”

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