Richard Martinez, the lawyer representing the Mexican-American students in Tucson, is happy with the court’s decision.
According to Martinez, “Everyone is very pleased to bring this eight-year challenge to closure in such a positive way.” He added that Arizona public school students will now be able to take classes on history and literature. They will learn that “they too are part of the rich American fabric.”
Arizona Education Dept. disagrees with Judge’s ruling
The Arizona Education Department disagreed with the ruling of Judge Wallace.
In a statement, its Superintendent of Public Instruction, Diane Douglas expressed disappointment with decision in the case.
She said, “I am looking forward to a scheduled meeting with Legislative leadership next week. My first item on the agenda will be to see if we can find a legislative remedy to the judge’s ruling.”
Additionally, Douglas said, “I am supportive of teaching history and cultural studies, but I don’t understand why the Judge felt he needed to strike down the entire law.” According to her, the provisions preventing the use of taxpayer resources from offering classes that promote overthrowing the U.S. government or resentment towards a race should remain.
