The city of Tulare and its police chief are being sued in federal court over alleged civil rights violations for characterizing the PuebloFest 2017 — a Mexican music and cultural festival — as a Mexican cartel and gang gathering, as well as discriminating against the organizers based on their race.
Emilio J. Huerta, an attorney representing brothers Esau Torres and Euler Torres who organized the three-day event, said the civil rights lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Fresno on March 15, and the city was served on Tuesday.