Download or read book Mexican Americans and the Administration of Justice in the Southwest written by United States Commission on Civil Rights and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Report on a survey, based on questionnaires and interviews, of allegations of discrimination in the administration of justice in the USA, with particular reference to the denial of equal protection to Mexican Americans in 5 South Western states - covers the language problem, harsh treatment of Mexican offenders (incl. In respect of youth charged with juvenile delinquency), police brutality, etc., and includes recommendations. Statistical tables.