Freedom from Open and Obvious Bias and Racism
Read More About Our Commitment To Combatting Anti-Latino and Anti-Immigrant Hate
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.