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for Latinos in California in the middle of the 20th century.

The CSO existed at a time when Mexican Americans faced discrimination and disenfranchisement in the United States. Under the leadership of Rios, Ross and Roybal, the organization prioritized voter registration, grassroots activism, and leadership development.

An early success came in 1949 when the CSO launched a get-out-the-vote campaign in Los Angeles' Latino neighborhoods. The effort resulted in Roybal's election to the Los Angeles City Council,

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