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Government

Oct. 10, 2009

Modesto Latinos Get Their Day in Court

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit Thursday brought by Modesto-area Latinos who claim that the government discriminates against them by giving their white neighbors better services.

By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit Thursday brought by Modesto-area Latinos who claim that the government discriminates against them by giving their white neighbors better services.

In 2007, a federal judge in Fresno dismissed all claims against the city of Modesto and Stanislaus County and ordered the plaintiffs to pay $36,400 in costs.

But a 9th cir...

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