Latinos seeking jobs and affordable housing have significantly impacted Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in recent years. However, a federal lawsuit has been filed challenging the election system for the local school board, claiming it unfairly excludes Hispanic representation.
The Hazleton Area School District, where nearly two-thirds of students are Hispanic, has never had a Hispanic person elected to its school board. This has led to allegations that the current 'at-large' election system favors non-Hispanic white voters and hinders Hispanic participation in decision-making.
