Del Rio ISD v. Salvatierra facts for kids

Del Rio ISD v. Salvatierra was an important court case in Texas. The Texas Supreme Court made a decision about this case in 1930.

What Was This Case About?

This court case looked at whether schools could separate students based on their background. This idea is called segregation. The case specifically asked if separate schools were needed for students of Hispanic heritage.

The court decided that schools could separate students into three different groups. This meant there could be separate schools for Black, White, and Hispanic students. This ruling allowed schools to keep students apart based on their race or background.

Why Was This Case Important?

The decision in Del Rio ISD v. Salvatierra was later changed. Another important case, Delgado v. Bastrop ISD, overturned this ruling. This meant that schools could no longer separate students in this way.

This case also had a big impact on the Latino community. It encouraged many people to come together and fight for their rights. They wanted fair treatment and equal opportunities for all students.

See Also

• Lemon Grove Incident
• Clark v. Board of School Directors
• Mendez v. Westminster
• Maestas vs. George H. Shone