Legal Defense Fund
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America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education since 1940.
Our website: naacpldf.org
Our website: naacpldf.org
We mourn the loss of Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Ms. Fletcher’s courage and conviction will continue to inspire us all, and her legacy stands as a powerful testament to what can be achieved when we’re committed to the fight for racial justice.
Ms. Fletcher’s courage and conviction will continue to inspire us all, and her legacy stands as a powerful testament to what can be achieved when we’re committed to the fight for racial justice.
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We mourn the loss of Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Ms. Fletcher’s courage and conviction will continue to inspire us all, and her legacy stands as a powerful testament to what can be achieved when we’re committed to the fight for racial justice.
Ms. Fletcher’s courage and conviction will continue to inspire us all, and her legacy stands as a powerful testament to what can be achieved when we’re committed to the fight for racial justice.
Black residents in Memphis are being kicked out of their homes so a utility site can expand their facility.
With this expansion, Black residents in Memphis face dire environmental and health hazards, and are forced to take a step back in their fight for fair housing.
With this expansion, Black residents in Memphis face dire environmental and health hazards, and are forced to take a step back in their fight for fair housing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Black residents in Memphis are being kicked out of their homes so a utility site can expand their facility.
With this expansion, Black residents in Memphis face dire environmental and health hazards, and are forced to take a step back in their fight for fair housing.
With this expansion, Black residents in Memphis face dire environmental and health hazards, and are forced to take a step back in their fight for fair housing.
Happy birthday Mamie Till-Mobley ❤️
Turning her grief into a lifelong fight for justice, her activism gave voice to many Black Americans and sparked change throughout the country. While there is still work to be done, Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy inspires us to be fierce in our fight for freedom.
Turning her grief into a lifelong fight for justice, her activism gave voice to many Black Americans and sparked change throughout the country. While there is still work to be done, Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy inspires us to be fierce in our fight for freedom.
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy birthday Mamie Till-Mobley ❤️
Turning her grief into a lifelong fight for justice, her activism gave voice to many Black Americans and sparked change throughout the country. While there is still work to be done, Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy inspires us to be fierce in our fight for freedom.
Turning her grief into a lifelong fight for justice, her activism gave voice to many Black Americans and sparked change throughout the country. While there is still work to be done, Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy inspires us to be fierce in our fight for freedom.
Anti-DEI efforts are on the rise, but they threaten the progress we’ve made toward equity in education.
LDF’s Antonio Ingram joins Harvard Kennedy School’s Justice Matters podcast to break down what’s at stake and how we can push back.
LDF’s Antonio Ingram joins Harvard Kennedy School’s Justice Matters podcast to break down what’s at stake and how we can push back.
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Anti-DEI efforts are on the rise, but they threaten the progress we’ve made toward equity in education.
LDF’s Antonio Ingram joins Harvard Kennedy School’s Justice Matters podcast to break down what’s at stake and how we can push back.
LDF’s Antonio Ingram joins Harvard Kennedy School’s Justice Matters podcast to break down what’s at stake and how we can push back.
A federal judge ruled the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C. is unlawful.
This is a huge win for D.C. and sends a clear message to the Trump administration: nobody is above the law, and no abuse of power will go unchecked.
This is a huge win for D.C. and sends a clear message to the Trump administration: nobody is above the law, and no abuse of power will go unchecked.
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A federal judge ruled the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C. is unlawful.
This is a huge win for D.C. and sends a clear message to the Trump administration: nobody is above the law, and no abuse of power will go unchecked.
This is a huge win for D.C. and sends a clear message to the Trump administration: nobody is above the law, and no abuse of power will go unchecked.
🚨 The House recently passed H.R. 5017 and H.R. 5214, bills that threaten the safety of residents by reinstituting cash bail and repealing a 2022 police reform law.
These bills undo years of progress in D.C. Congress must end all attempts to override laws that were enacted by and for the district.
These bills undo years of progress in D.C. Congress must end all attempts to override laws that were enacted by and for the district.
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🚨 The House recently passed H.R. 5017 and H.R. 5214, bills that threaten the safety of residents by reinstituting cash bail and repealing a 2022 police reform law.
These bills undo years of progress in D.C. Congress must end all attempts to override laws that were enacted by and for the district.
These bills undo years of progress in D.C. Congress must end all attempts to override laws that were enacted by and for the district.
Federal agencies are trying to rewrite the playbook on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Let's be clear: The laws haven’t changed. But employers must step up to the plate and ensure all employees and candidates have equal access to opportunity.
Let's be clear: The laws haven’t changed. But employers must step up to the plate and ensure all employees and candidates have equal access to opportunity.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Federal agencies are trying to rewrite the playbook on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Let's be clear: The laws haven’t changed. But employers must step up to the plate and ensure all employees and candidates have equal access to opportunity.
Let's be clear: The laws haven’t changed. But employers must step up to the plate and ensure all employees and candidates have equal access to opportunity.
Today we honor the iconic Pauli Murray ❤️
Without Ms. Murray's challenge of the "separate but equal" doctrine, there would be no foundation for Brown v. Board of Education. As we continue to see attacks on public education, Pauli Murray reminds us to remain steadfast in our fight for equality.
Without Ms. Murray's challenge of the "separate but equal" doctrine, there would be no foundation for Brown v. Board of Education. As we continue to see attacks on public education, Pauli Murray reminds us to remain steadfast in our fight for equality.
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today we honor the iconic Pauli Murray ❤️
Without Ms. Murray's challenge of the "separate but equal" doctrine, there would be no foundation for Brown v. Board of Education. As we continue to see attacks on public education, Pauli Murray reminds us to remain steadfast in our fight for equality.
Without Ms. Murray's challenge of the "separate but equal" doctrine, there would be no foundation for Brown v. Board of Education. As we continue to see attacks on public education, Pauli Murray reminds us to remain steadfast in our fight for equality.
This Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor the transgender people who lost their lives for living authentically.
Today is a reminder that our work is far from over – we all must commit to protecting their lives, their rights, and fight for a world where no one’s identity is a threat to their safety.
Today is a reminder that our work is far from over – we all must commit to protecting their lives, their rights, and fight for a world where no one’s identity is a threat to their safety.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor the transgender people who lost their lives for living authentically.
Today is a reminder that our work is far from over – we all must commit to protecting their lives, their rights, and fight for a world where no one’s identity is a threat to their safety.
Today is a reminder that our work is far from over – we all must commit to protecting their lives, their rights, and fight for a world where no one’s identity is a threat to their safety.
We condemn the actions of the Trump Administration and its efforts to gut the Department of Education by shifting key responsibilities to other agencies. This move will strip public schools of vital funding, deepening inequities for Black students and students of color.
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We condemn the actions of the Trump Administration and its efforts to gut the Department of Education by shifting key responsibilities to other agencies. This move will strip public schools of vital funding, deepening inequities for Black students and students of color.
Btw: judging Black people based on their hair is racist.
When schools police Black hair, it's not about rules or dress codes. It’s about forcing Black students to change who they are so others feel comfortable.
When schools police Black hair, it's not about rules or dress codes. It’s about forcing Black students to change who they are so others feel comfortable.
November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Btw: judging Black people based on their hair is racist.
When schools police Black hair, it's not about rules or dress codes. It’s about forcing Black students to change who they are so others feel comfortable.
When schools police Black hair, it's not about rules or dress codes. It’s about forcing Black students to change who they are so others feel comfortable.
BREAKING: Federal judges just blocked Texas’s new congressional map, ruling it racially discriminatory. Texas must use its 2021 congressional map for the 2026 midterms. As the state with the largest Black voter population, fair maps in Texas are critical to protect voters of color.
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
BREAKING: Federal judges just blocked Texas’s new congressional map, ruling it racially discriminatory. Texas must use its 2021 congressional map for the 2026 midterms. As the state with the largest Black voter population, fair maps in Texas are critical to protect voters of color.
The Voting Rights Act is still under fire, and LDF is fighting to protect and grow Black political power. Learn why Louisiana v. Callais matters: head to @vox.com’s YouTube channel.
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Voting Rights Act is still under fire, and LDF is fighting to protect and grow Black political power. Learn why Louisiana v. Callais matters: head to @vox.com’s YouTube channel.
Same crime, different times. In California, Black people are facing longer sentences than white people for the same crime—it’s time to change that.
We’re partnering with the Stanford Law School’s Three Strikes Project to combat racial bias and fight for a system that is free from prejudice.
We’re partnering with the Stanford Law School’s Three Strikes Project to combat racial bias and fight for a system that is free from prejudice.
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Same crime, different times. In California, Black people are facing longer sentences than white people for the same crime—it’s time to change that.
We’re partnering with the Stanford Law School’s Three Strikes Project to combat racial bias and fight for a system that is free from prejudice.
We’re partnering with the Stanford Law School’s Three Strikes Project to combat racial bias and fight for a system that is free from prejudice.
We're excited to announce Pamela Giller as LDF’s new Chief Development Officer.
Giller brings decades of experience and is committed to ensuring LDF is properly equipped to support our mission of building a multiracial future where everyone thrives.
Giller brings decades of experience and is committed to ensuring LDF is properly equipped to support our mission of building a multiracial future where everyone thrives.
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We're excited to announce Pamela Giller as LDF’s new Chief Development Officer.
Giller brings decades of experience and is committed to ensuring LDF is properly equipped to support our mission of building a multiracial future where everyone thrives.
Giller brings decades of experience and is committed to ensuring LDF is properly equipped to support our mission of building a multiracial future where everyone thrives.
The One Big Beautiful Bill is anything but beautiful. At stake:
❌ Cuts to healthcare
❌ No relief for student debt
❌ Immigrant protections gutted
❌ Debt skyrocketing
This bill is a setback for equity. Don’t let the branding fool you; our communities deserve better.
❌ Cuts to healthcare
❌ No relief for student debt
❌ Immigrant protections gutted
❌ Debt skyrocketing
This bill is a setback for equity. Don’t let the branding fool you; our communities deserve better.
November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill is anything but beautiful. At stake:
❌ Cuts to healthcare
❌ No relief for student debt
❌ Immigrant protections gutted
❌ Debt skyrocketing
This bill is a setback for equity. Don’t let the branding fool you; our communities deserve better.
❌ Cuts to healthcare
❌ No relief for student debt
❌ Immigrant protections gutted
❌ Debt skyrocketing
This bill is a setback for equity. Don’t let the branding fool you; our communities deserve better.
BREAKING: Texas A&M’s Board of Regents is now requiring approval for courses on race and gender. This is a direct attack on academic freedom and civil rights.
We urge Texas A&M to reverse course now and protect faculty and students!
We urge Texas A&M to reverse course now and protect faculty and students!
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
BREAKING: Texas A&M’s Board of Regents is now requiring approval for courses on race and gender. This is a direct attack on academic freedom and civil rights.
We urge Texas A&M to reverse course now and protect faculty and students!
We urge Texas A&M to reverse course now and protect faculty and students!
UVA’s DOJ deal is making waves: bans on race-based scholarships, minority recruitment, and cultural spaces could gut diversity and academic freedom. “This guidance isn’t law — it’s ideology,” warns LDF’s Antonio Ingram, calling it a dangerous precedent.
November 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
UVA’s DOJ deal is making waves: bans on race-based scholarships, minority recruitment, and cultural spaces could gut diversity and academic freedom. “This guidance isn’t law — it’s ideology,” warns LDF’s Antonio Ingram, calling it a dangerous precedent.
43 days. No paychecks. No SNAP benefits. Black federal workers and other communities bore the brunt of the shutdown.
The longest government shutdown is finally over, but with the threat of increasing healthcare costs still exist, Congress still needs to do better.
The longest government shutdown is finally over, but with the threat of increasing healthcare costs still exist, Congress still needs to do better.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
43 days. No paychecks. No SNAP benefits. Black federal workers and other communities bore the brunt of the shutdown.
The longest government shutdown is finally over, but with the threat of increasing healthcare costs still exist, Congress still needs to do better.
The longest government shutdown is finally over, but with the threat of increasing healthcare costs still exist, Congress still needs to do better.
#OTD in 1960 Ruby Bridges walks into history. Six years old. Surrounded by marshals. Facing hate — but she never backed down. Her bravery marked a turning point in the fight to desegregate schools. 👟🕊️
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#OTD in 1960 Ruby Bridges walks into history. Six years old. Surrounded by marshals. Facing hate — but she never backed down. Her bravery marked a turning point in the fight to desegregate schools. 👟🕊️
So now it’s a crime to hold the Trump administration accountable? 🤔
Rep. LaMonica McIver wanted transparency and justice. Instead, she was prosecuted. We demand justice for Rep. McIver and accountability from this administration.
Rep. LaMonica McIver wanted transparency and justice. Instead, she was prosecuted. We demand justice for Rep. McIver and accountability from this administration.
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
So now it’s a crime to hold the Trump administration accountable? 🤔
Rep. LaMonica McIver wanted transparency and justice. Instead, she was prosecuted. We demand justice for Rep. McIver and accountability from this administration.
Rep. LaMonica McIver wanted transparency and justice. Instead, she was prosecuted. We demand justice for Rep. McIver and accountability from this administration.
For too long NOLA residents seeking affordable housing have been segregated. On November 14, it’s time to demand a change.
Vote YES on the new housing bond package because NOLA residents deserve affordable, accessible housing across all neighborhoods.
Vote YES on the new housing bond package because NOLA residents deserve affordable, accessible housing across all neighborhoods.
November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
For too long NOLA residents seeking affordable housing have been segregated. On November 14, it’s time to demand a change.
Vote YES on the new housing bond package because NOLA residents deserve affordable, accessible housing across all neighborhoods.
Vote YES on the new housing bond package because NOLA residents deserve affordable, accessible housing across all neighborhoods.
UPDATE 🚨: Tremane Wood has been granted clemency and will NOT be executed. Never underestimate the power of the people working to stop injustice!
The killing of Tremane Wood does not make Oklahoma safer. It only deepens the racial bias our criminal justice system has yet to resolve. We demand justice for Tremane Wood and a halt to his execution.
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
UPDATE 🚨: Tremane Wood has been granted clemency and will NOT be executed. Never underestimate the power of the people working to stop injustice!
The killing of Tremane Wood does not make Oklahoma safer. It only deepens the racial bias our criminal justice system has yet to resolve. We demand justice for Tremane Wood and a halt to his execution.
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The killing of Tremane Wood does not make Oklahoma safer. It only deepens the racial bias our criminal justice system has yet to resolve. We demand justice for Tremane Wood and a halt to his execution.
From creating one of the only Black newspapers dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement to her leadership in the Little Rock Nine, Daisy Bates embodied activism in every sense of the word.
Today we honor Daisy Bates’ legacy by demanding an equal education and using our voices to secure justice.
Today we honor Daisy Bates’ legacy by demanding an equal education and using our voices to secure justice.
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
From creating one of the only Black newspapers dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement to her leadership in the Little Rock Nine, Daisy Bates embodied activism in every sense of the word.
Today we honor Daisy Bates’ legacy by demanding an equal education and using our voices to secure justice.
Today we honor Daisy Bates’ legacy by demanding an equal education and using our voices to secure justice.