From Plyler to DACALaying the Foundations for Greater Educational Equity and Protections for Undocumented Students 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 From Plyler to DACALaying the Foundations for Greater Educational Equity and Protections for Undocumented Students 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 Dec 26, 2024 MALDEF AND SPACE COAST CREDIT UNION RESOLVE LAWSUIT Dec 23, 2024 MALDEF AND TRESL AUTO FINANCE REACH AGREEMENT IN LAWSUIT Dec 23, 2024 ILLINOIS ENACTS LANGUAGE EQUITY BILL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS Dec 20, 2024 MALDEF CHALLENGES DISCRIMINATORY ENROLLMENT POLICY OF PRIVATE HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOL Nov 22, 2024 MALDEF SUES PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT LOAN REFINANCING AND CONSULTATION COMPANY FOR DISCRIMINATORY ANTI-IMMIGRANT PRACTICES Nov 12, 2024 MALDEF HONORS THREE OUTSTANDING LATINO LEADERS AT LOS ANGELES AWARDS GALA Nov 6, 2024 MALDEF SUES HUNTINGTON BEACH CREDIT UNION FOR DISCRIMINATORY ANTI-IMMIGRANT LENDING PRACTICES Oct 30, 2024 MALDEF ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS ON CALIFORNIA BALLOT MEASURES Oct 16, 2024 JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATION 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
