Hernandez v. Erlenbusch

OPINION

BURNS, District Judge:

INTRODUCTION

The events in August 1972 which produced this case took place in a nondescript little tavern in Forest Grove. They involved nothing more — nor less— lofty than the right of some American citizens to enjoy a bottle of beer at the tavern bar and to speak in Spanish’ while doing so. The fact that the case was brought is indicative that our society has made significant progress in casting off the more overt forms of racial discrimination. The actions in the tavern — and immediately outside — are, however, a sad reminder that significant racially…