Defending DACAThe Trump administration tried to shut down DACA. MALDEF is helping ensure its continuation. We’re proud to represent DACA recipients in court. Learn More Our HistoryMALDEF has been fighting for Latino civil rights since 1968. Our battle for the nation’s ideals and America's future continues. Learn More ScholarshipsOur free Scholarship Resource Guide is packed with information for students, parents and teachers on applying for scholarships. Learn More Voting Rights: A New ApproachPractice-Based Preclearance: Protecting Against Tactics Persistently Used to Silence Minority Communities’ Votes Learn More Defending DACAThe Trump administration tried to shut down DACA. MALDEF is helping ensure its continuation. We’re proud to represent DACA recipients in court. Learn More Our HistoryMALDEF has been fighting for Latino civil rights since 1968. Our battle for the nation’s ideals and America's future continues. Learn More ScholarshipsOur free Scholarship Resource Guide is packed with information for students, parents and teachers on applying for scholarships. Learn More Voting Rights: A New ApproachPractice-Based Preclearance: Protecting Against Tactics Persistently Used to Silence Minority Communities’ Votes Learn More Recent News Jul 2, 2025 MALDEF TAKES A STEP TOWARD CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF U.S. CITIZEN DETAINED BY ICE Jun 20, 2025 FEDERAL COURT ALLOWS CHALLENGE TO LAS VEGAS/ICE POLICY ON IMMIGRANT DETAINERS TO PROCEED Jun 20, 2025 MALDEF HONORS LATINO LEADERS AT 2025 CHICAGO AWARDS BANQUET Jun 11, 2025 MALDEF INTERVENES ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND THE TEXAS DREAM ACT Jun 4, 2025 JUDGE GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN LENDING-DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT May 28, 2025 JUDGE GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT May 20, 2025 MALDEF STATEMENT ON DEADLINE TO SEEK SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF FIFTH CIRCUIT DACA RULING Apr 28, 2025 MALDEF HONORS LATINO LEADERS AT WASHINGTON, D.C. AWARDS GALA Apr 23, 2025 MALDEF CHALLENGES 2021 REDISTRICTING MAPS FOR STANISLAUS COUNTY MORE NEWS RELEASES About MALDEF MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Our commitment is to protect and defend the rights of all Latinos living in the United States and the constitutional rights of all Americans. SUPPORT US Our Perspective Events Multimedia Our Perspective Events Multimedia Working Towards Justice Areas of Work Education Employment Immigrants’ Rights Voting Rights Access to Justice freedom from open and obvious bias and racism
