This was America before Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act

I have been led to believe that Hispanics are conservative and will vote the liberals out lol oh and they are Catholic

People blame Reagan for losing California but we were still electing Republican governors a decade later, passing Prop 187 and then we elected the Governator another decade after that. Older voters that put country above party died off and were replaced by lunatics that were radicalized by the Boomers and then we've added onto that with subsequent generations. That played a big role in how things became so unbalanced out here. It wasn't just Mexicans that fricked up paradise.

I remember how pissed off the Left was over 187. Can you imagine this passing nowadays:

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Overview of California Proposition 187
California Proposition 187, also known as the "Save Our State" initiative, was a significant ballot measure passed by voters in November 1994. Its primary goal was to restrict access to non-emergency healthcare, public education, and social services for illegal immigrants in California.
Key Provisions of Proposition 187
Healthcare Restrictions: Denied illegal immigrants access to non-emergency healthcare services.
Education Limitations: Prohibited illegal immigrants from enrolling in public K-12 schools.
Social Services: Barred illegal immigrants from receiving various public social services.
Reporting Requirements: Mandated state and local agencies to report suspected illegal immigrants to federal authorities.
Legal Challenges and Outcome
Despite its approval by voters, Proposition 187 faced immediate legal challenges. Key points include:
Court Rulings: A federal district court issued a temporary injunction against the measure shortly after its passage, and a permanent injunction followed, effectively blocking its implementation.
Final Resolution: By 1999, litigation surrounding Proposition 187 concluded, with most of its provisions deemed unenforceable.
Impact and Legacy
Proposition 187 was a pivotal moment in California's immigration policy and politics. It highlighted the tensions surrounding immigration and public resources during the 1990s. Although the initiative was never implemented, it influenced subsequent federal immigration laws and sparked ongoing debates about immigration reform in the United States.
In 2014, California officially repealed the unenforceable sections of Proposition 187, marking a symbolic end to its controversial legacy.

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