The importance of MALDEF’s work as the law firm for the Latino community is greater today than ever before. Never before has the need been greater for advocacy and education that will open doors to the American dream. Your support of MALDEF will immeasurably help our cause for the fair treatment of Latinos in the classroom, workplace, and the courtroom. Together, we can continue to make a real difference in the lives of the Latino community.
California’s Kern County has used a rigged political system to exploit Latinos for decades. That corrupt system did not skip a beat in 2011 when county supervisors adopted a discriminatory district map, diluting Latino voting strength to prevent them from...
read moreBirmingham, AL — MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) will present oral argument on Friday in favor of dismissing a federal lawsuit filed by the State of Alabama. The suit seeks to require the...
Los Angeles – Please attribute the following statement marking the passing of Nativo Lopez, an outspoken activist who established the Santa Ana chapter of Hermandad Mexicana National and spoke out on behalf of immigrants’...
LOS ANGELES – Adelanto Elementary School District board members voted earlier this week to switch from an at-large election system to a single-member system in response to a letter from MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A coalition of Latino and Black students, their parents, community groups and the Kern County Office of Education (KCOE) have reached a settlement of a lawsuit involving a dispute over the enrollment of...
San Antonio, TX – The Texas Secretary of State will reform the way it identifies voters for investigation of U.S. citizenship and withdraw the election advisory sent to all counties earlier this year, according to a settlement...
Los Angeles, CA – A multi-national tech company based in Northern California illegally discriminated in employment against Dreamers and other immigrants who are authorized to work in the U.S., according to a lawsuit filed...
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The importance of MALDEF’s work as the law firm for the Latino community is greater today than ever before. Never before has the need been greater for advocacy and education that will open doors to the American dream. Your support of MALDEF will immeasurably help our cause for the fair treatment of Latinos in the classroom, workplace, and the courtroom. Together, we can continue to make a real difference in the lives of the Latino community.
MALDEF’s 50th Anniversary
San Antonio Gala
When: Friday, September 28, 2018
Where: The Westin Riverwalk
Location: 420 W Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205
MALDEF currently offers: a Scholarship Resource Guide for high school, college, and graduate students; and a Law School Scholarship Program for law students.
E-newsletter provides you with the latest update on MALDEF’s court cases and legislative priorities.
MALDEF currently offers: a Scholarship Resource Guide for high school, college, and graduate students; and a Law School Scholarship Program for law students.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund