Dec 27, 2023 | DACA, News Releases
TAMPA, FLA.– A Tampa resident who challenged the denial of financial services by a Florida credit union has reached a confidential resolution with the institution. The 2022 lawsuit challenging the policies of GTE Federal Credit Union was filed by MALDEF (Mexican...
Dec 18, 2023 | Court Cases Immigrants' Rights, DACA, News Releases
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Latino civil rights organization is suing a Spokane, Washington-based credit union for unlawfully denying DACA recipients financial services based on their immigration status. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) and Roger M....
Dec 11, 2023 | News Releases, Public Policy, Public Policy Education
LOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2022-2023 Law School Scholarship Program. Since its founding in 1968, MALDEF has awarded scholarships to law students committed to furthering our...
Nov 20, 2023 | Media, News Releases, Voting Rights
LOS ANGELES – In a 2-1 decision, a federal court of appeals panel today ruled that private parties do not have the ability to sue under Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act (VRA). The decision came in a case out of Arkansas and will apply in the eight states in...
Nov 15, 2023 | News Releases
LOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) recognized the contributions of three Latino leaders at its Los Angeles gala last week for their commitment to protecting the civil rights of the Latino community. “At a time of great challenge...
