Proposition 187 sought to restrict undocumented immigrants' access to public services, appealing to fears over social burdens and demographic shifts, but ultimately catalyzed Latino political mobilization.
Though Proposition 187 passed in 1994, its ultimate rejection by the courts and the growth of the Latino electorate transformed California's political landscape, leading to Democratic dominance.
In reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Proposition 187, the Latino Legislative Caucus noted how the initiative inadvertently empowered Latino representation and shifted the political balance in California.
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