New York Times article. Classic works in Chicano literature, such as Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, were censored as part of the Mexican American Studies ban.

Includes a list of books banned by the Tustin Public School District and more information about related legislation.

“After an administrative law judge ruled that the program violated a state law – the Governing Board of the Tucson Unified suspended the Mexican-American studies program. School officials confiscated books, effectively shutting down a program that’s especially beneficial to students of color.“