MIAMI – David Rodriguez, a DACA recipient who applied for an internship at The Procter & Gamble Company, and P&G, have reached an agreement in Rodriguez v. P&G. The case sought to address P&G’s policy and practice of screening out non-U.S. citizens applicants unless they held a long-term work authorization.
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Class-Action DACA Lawsuit Against Discover Bank is Expanded
MALDEF STATEMENT ON TEXAS FEDERAL COURT DACA RULING
Texas v. United States
MALDEF SUES EXXONMOBIL FOR DISCRIMINATORY DACA HIRING POLICY
RECORDING OF MALDEF PRESS BRIEFING ON DACA AND TEXAS v. UNITED STATES
MALDEF EXPANDS CHALLENGE TO DISCOVER BANK’S DENIAL OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO DACA RECIPIENTS AND OTHER NON-CITIZENS
MALDEF STATEMENT ON RESOLUTION OF M&T BANK DACA EMPLOYMENT SUIT
NEW YORK – On May 12, 2020, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed a lawsuit on behalf of an individual job applicant work-authorized through DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which alleged that the plaintiff was denied employment in M&T Bank Corporation’s Management Development Program because she is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. M&T Bank denied the allegations made by MALDEF and, in fact, strongly believes in diversity and inclusion. Following productive discussions, this litigation was resolved to the satisfaction of both parties.
COURT REJECTS PROCTER & GAMBLE’S REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE APPEAL IN DISCRIMINATION CASE
CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS ASK FEDERAL COURT TO RULE ON LEGALITY OF DACA MEMO
LAWSUIT CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S AUTHORITY TO LIMIT DACA
MALDEF STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S MEMO ON DACA
LOS ANGELES – Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s new memo that seeks to eliminate new applications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and limit renewals.
MALDEF SUES NATIONAL BANK FOR LOAN POLICY THAT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST CERTAIN IMMIGRANTS
MALDEF STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT RULING AGAINST ENDING DACA
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration’s reasons for rescinding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), ruling 5-4 in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California that the administration violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Landmark Settlement Reached in Lending Discrimination Class-Action Cases Brought By DACA Recipients Against Wells Fargo
SAN FRANCISCO – Wells Fargo Bank will pay up to $19.6 million and change its lending policies as part of settling two class-action lawsuits brought by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients whose applications for a variety of consumer loans and credit cards were allegedly denied by the bank because they were not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, according to court documents filed Tuesday.