Buy Tickets Defending DACAThe Trump administration tried to shut down DACA. MALDEF is helping ensure its continuation. We’re proud to represent DACA recipients in court. Learn More Our HistoryMALDEF has been fighting for Latino civil rights since 1968. Our battle for the nation’s ideals and America's future continues. Learn More ScholarshipsOur free Scholarship Resource Guide is packed with information for students, parents and teachers on applying for scholarships. Learn More Join us Friday, September 26, 2025 at The Westin Riverwalk.Reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Buy Tickets Defending DACAThe Trump administration tried to shut down DACA. MALDEF is helping ensure its continuation. We’re proud to represent DACA recipients in court. Learn More Our HistoryMALDEF has been fighting for Latino civil rights since 1968. Our battle for the nation’s ideals and America's future continues. Learn More ScholarshipsOur free Scholarship Resource Guide is packed with information for students, parents and teachers on applying for scholarships. Learn More Recent News Sep 8, 2025 MALDEF STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION TO ALLOW ICE TO USE RACIAL PROFILING IN LOS ANGELES Sep 2, 2025 MALDEF REQUESTS EN BANC REHEARING IN ARKANSAS VOTING RIGHTS CASE Aug 28, 2025 MALDEF STATEMENT ON NINTH CIRCUIT DECISION IN WASHINGTON STATE REDISTRICTING CASE Aug 25, 2025 MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KENTUCKY TUITION POLICY Aug 23, 2025 MALDEF FILES CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT CHALLENGING DISCRIMINATORY POLICY OF A NEW YORK CREDIT UNION Aug 19, 2025 FEDERAL COURT DENIES PROPERTY COMPANY’S MOTION TO DISMISS IN HOUSING DISCRIMINATION CASE Aug 15, 2025 ILLINOIS GOV. JB PRITZKER SIGNS BILL PROTECTING EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANT STUDENTS Aug 11, 2025 MALDEF FILES DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT ON BEHALF OF TRANSGENDER VOLLEYBALL PLAYER DENIED SCHOLARSHIP Aug 6, 2025 JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT MORE NEWS RELEASES About MALDEF MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Our commitment is to protect and defend the rights of all Latinos living in the United States and the constitutional rights of all Americans. SUPPORT US Our Perspective Events Multimedia Our Perspective Events Multimedia Working Towards Justice Areas of Work Education Employment Immigrants’ Rights Voting Rights Access to Justice freedom from open and obvious bias and racism
