The Latino leaders called the anti-loitering law an attempt to criminalize "standing while Latino."
The other problem is that many so-called Latino leaders lack an understanding of American culture and law.
Bernardi also picked up support from Latino leaders in his new district.
Its brand of rough justice reflected what many black and Latino leaders considered a police force out of control.
The close vote was a sobering reminder to Latino leaders in Los Angeles that their political strength does not yet match the demographic reality.
Now, Latino leaders are saying in effect, their time has come.
So, I nominated four Latino leaders and two Asians.
Latino leaders and culture used to be peculiar to barrios.
Big business, many of the state's newspapers and several black and Latino leaders are trying to persuade voters that charter schools can help invigorate education here.
This is the shift in mood and attitude toward integration on the part of African-American and some Latino leaders.