How Chicanos Could Use the Treaty to Protect "Im"migrants
How Chicanos Could Use the Treaty to Protect "Im"migrants: Given the treaty’s focus on protecting the rights of Mexicans, it could serve as a basis for advocating for immigrant protections, particularly for those from Mexico. Here are a few ways Chicanos could potentially use the treaty’s language: Advocating for Immigrant Rights Based on Historical Precedent : The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo promises protections to all Mexican nationals and their descendants in the territories ceded to the U.S. Chicano activists and legal advocates can argue that the descendants of Mexicans who lived in these territories have a historical claim to certain rights, including the right to remain in the U.S. and be protected from deportation or discrimination. They could argue that Mexican immigrants (and their descendants) have special protections under international law due to the Treaty’s provisions. Legal Challenges to Immigration Laws : Chicano advocates could use the Tr...
