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 Voting Rights: A New ApproachPractice-Based Preclearance: Protecting Against Tactics Persistently Used to Silence Minority Communities’ Votes Learn More 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 Voting Rights: A New ApproachPractice-Based Preclearance: Protecting Against Tactics Persistently Used to Silence Minority Communities’ Votes Learn More Recent News Mar 3, 2025 COURT ORDERS LANDLORD TO PAY $80,000 FOR THREATENING TO CALL ICE ON TENANT Mar 3, 2025 APPEALS COURT SAYS ARIZONA VOTER PURGE LAW MAY BE DISCRIMINATORY Mar 1, 2025 EX-TEACHER WHO THREATENED LATINO FRUIT VENDOR WITH RACIAL SLURS ORDERED TO PAY DAMAGES Feb 26, 2025 MALDEF SUES TEXAS CREDIT UNION OVER DISCRIMINATORY LENDING POLICIES Feb 19, 2025 JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT Feb 5, 2025 JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT Jan 30, 2025 MALDEF SUES MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION FOR DISCRIMINATORY LENDING PRACTICES Jan 29, 2025 MALDEF STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER JOE. J. BERNAL Jan 27, 2025 JUDGE GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT FILED BY MALDEF 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
