Freedom from Open and Obvious Bias and Racism

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WORKING TO STOP DISCRIMINATION AND BIAS

In the aftermath of the El Paso mass murder at Wal-Mart, which is the deadliest hate-motivated attack on Latinos in recent United States history, MALDEF expanded its work in 2021 to address the rise in openly-expressed hostility and intolerance aimed at the Latino community. Known as “Freedom from Open and Obvious Bias and Racism (FOOBR)”, this programmatic area will use MALDEF’s legal skills and advocacy experience to combat anti-Latino rhetoric and actions, including openly discriminatory policing policies.

Freedom from Open and Obvious Bias and Racism

JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT

Feb 5, 2025 | , , ,

LOS ANGELES – A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a class-action settlement between Kinecta Credit Union and recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other immigrants who were denied full consideration for credit because of their immigration status.

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