Dec 13, 2011 | Court Cases Education, News Releases
Court finds the State's current system unconstitutional and requires funding to be based on actual costs of providing a thorough and uniform system of public education DENVER, CO – On Friday, a state district court in Denver, Colorado ruled in favor of plaintiffs in...
Nov 24, 2011 | News Releases, Voting Rights
Court supports increased Latino electoral opportunity throughout the State SAN ANTONIO, TX – Today, MALDEF's tireless efforts in Texas federal courts have resulted in a court-proposed plan that promises increased Latino electoral opportunity throughout the state. A...
Nov 19, 2011 | News Releases, Voting Rights
MALDEF successfully litigated for new Latino opportunity districts SAN ANTONIO, TX – Yesterday, a federal three-judge panel in San Antonio, Texas released new redistricting plans for the Texas Housee of Representatives. The plan released by a majority of judges...
Nov 9, 2011 | News Releases
From NALEO Co-Founder and Executive Director to Admired Professor at USC School of Policy, Planning and Development LOS ANGELES, CA – MALDEF mourns the recent passing of Professor Harry Pachon, the longtime leader of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI). Dr....
Nov 9, 2011 | News Releases, Voting Rights
MALDEF presented arguments on voting rights violations SAN ANTONIO, TX – Today, the federal district court in Washington, D.C. issued an order denying a request by Texas for expedited approval of the State's congressional, Texas House and Texas Senate redistricting...
