Apr 3, 2026 | Court Cases Education, News Releases
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A Latino civil rights organization filed an appeal today from a district court decision to allow Kentucky to eliminate regular tuition rates for students without lawful immigration status living in the state. In November, MALDEF (Mexican...
Apr 3, 2026 | News Releases, Public Policy Education
LOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025-2026 Law School Scholarship Program. Since its founding in 1968, MALDEF has awarded scholarships to law students committed to furthering our...
Apr 1, 2026 | News Releases
LOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) has appointed Julie Gallego as Vice President of Communications and Media. Gallego had served in an interim role as vice president previously. In her new position, Gallego will oversee...
Mar 18, 2026 | Plyler v. Doe, Public Policy Education, Public Policy Immigrants' Rights
Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government of the House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on Plyler v. Doe March 18, 2026 Good morning. My name is Thomas A. Saenz, and I am president and general counsel of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal...
Mar 12, 2026 | Court Cases Immigrants' Rights, DACA, News Releases
LOS ANGELES – A Colorado resident, who allegedly was denied services by a student loan refinancing and consultation company, has reached a confidential settlement agreement with the company. The 2024 lawsuit challenging the policy of GradFin was filed by MALDEF...
