Aug 23, 2018 | Public Policy, Public Policy Immigrants' Rights
MALDEF staff members are at the forefront of efforts to protect Latinos against divisive and unconstitutional anti-immigrant measures in legislatures, the U.S. Congress and the courts. Nationally, MALDEF is involved in monitoring and raising awareness of...
Aug 23, 2018 | Public Policy, Public Policy Education
The Hispanic Education Coalition (HEC) unites 25 organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities for the nearly 50 million Latinos living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Co-chaired by MALDEF and the Migrant Legal Action Program, the HEC focuses...
Aug 23, 2018 | Public Policy, Public Policy Education
In the United States, every child is entitled to a free K-12 public education regardless of race, nationality, native language, gender, or immigration status, and is free to enjoy an education without the fear of unlawful discrimination or fear of deportation. A...
Aug 14, 2018 | Court Cases Immigrants' Rights, News Releases
Atlanta, GA — MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) will present oral argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit today on behalf of students denied admission to flagship schools in the University of Georgia system because...
Aug 10, 2018 | DACA, News Releases, Public Policy, Public Policy Immigrants' Rights
Houston, TX – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) held a telephone briefing for reporters Wednesday to discuss a federal court hearing on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative. The court deferred ruling on DACA,...
