LOS ANGELES – A federal court has refused to temporarily block a Colorado school district’s rule that bars a student from wearing a sash honoring her Mexican American heritage. Villasano had been asking the school district since...
Read MoreLAS VEGAS – A federal lawsuit challenging the City of Las Vegas’s use of immigration detainers has been expanded to include U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to papers filed Tuesday. The amended...
Read MoreDENVER, COLORADO – A Colorado school district’s decision to ban a student from wearing a sash at her graduation ceremony that honors her Mexican American heritage is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday....
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) mourns the death of Gloria Molina, a trailblazing advocate and leader who was the first Latina elected to the California Assembly, Los Angeles City...
Read MoreAustin, Texas – A Texas waste management company unlawfully discriminated against Latino workers, according to a federal lawsuit filed by a Latino civil rights group. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund)...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Thursday, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) paid tribute in Washington D.C. to three leaders who have dedicated their careers to promoting the progress of the Latino community....
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) issued the statement below in response to President Biden’s nomination of two sitting judges to federal...
Read MoreSAN ANTONIO, TX – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) announced today the appointment of Fátima Lucía Menéndez as Southwest Regional Counsel. In her new role, Menéndez will continue to lead the San...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates earlier this month adopted a resolution supporting efforts to restore state-separation-of-powers principles in anticipation of a possible, unprecedented ruling...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – A Texas white nationalist who murdered 23 people and injured nearly two dozen more during a mass shooting in 2019 at a Walmart in El Paso pleaded guilty Wednesday to 90 criminal counts, including 45 counts of...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – Two years ago today, a violent mob – predominantly white supporters of the recently defeated Donald J. Trump — attempted to overthrow our democracy by attacking the U.S. Capitol to prevent the lawful...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – A Latino civil rights organization is challenging the closure of elementary schools that serve high concentrations of Latino students in the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), according to papers filed in Los...
Read MoreCHICAGO – A Latino civil rights organization has reached a settlement regarding attorney’s fees in a lawsuit against Illinois state election officials and leaders of the state legislature over the use of redistricting plans...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) is proud to announce the recipients in its 2021-2022 Law School Scholarship Program. Since its founding in 1968, MALDEF has awarded scholarships to...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – MALDEF mourns the recent passing of Donald L. Pierce, 78. A dedicated supporter of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), he served as a board member for nearly two decades from the late...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) honored three Latino leaders in Los Angeles last week for their long service to civil rights and the Latino community. “In the immediate aftermath of...
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