MALDEF (MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND)
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Founded in 1968, 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 U.S. and the constitutional rights of all Americans.
Speaking to The Texas Tribune, MALDEF President Thomas Saenz underscored how attempts to add a citizenship question or exclude non-citizens from the census could undermine Latino representation and deepen mistrust of the Census in immigrant communities. www.maldef.org/rauk
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Speaking to The Texas Tribune, MALDEF President Thomas Saenz underscored how attempts to add a citizenship question or exclude non-citizens from the census could undermine Latino representation and deepen mistrust of the Census in immigrant communities. www.maldef.org/rauk
Latinos continue to face challenges accessing credit compared to other consumers. The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)’s proposed rule would make it even harder for them to access credit and build their financial futures. Read the letter here: www.maldef.org/c151
December 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Latinos continue to face challenges accessing credit compared to other consumers. The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)’s proposed rule would make it even harder for them to access credit and build their financial futures. Read the letter here: www.maldef.org/c151
MALDEF filed formal comments urging the Social Security Administration to rescind its November 2025 System of Records Notice. The policy unlawfully allows DHS to access flawed SSA citizenship data for voter registration audits. www.maldef.org/wpzm
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
MALDEF filed formal comments urging the Social Security Administration to rescind its November 2025 System of Records Notice. The policy unlawfully allows DHS to access flawed SSA citizenship data for voter registration audits. www.maldef.org/wpzm
Thomas Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, joined the webinar Worker Protections, Civil Rights, and Health Equity: Understanding Challenges and Advancing Justice to discuss advancing civil rights and protections for all workers. Watch here: www.maldef.org/oqm9
December 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thomas Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, joined the webinar Worker Protections, Civil Rights, and Health Equity: Understanding Challenges and Advancing Justice to discuss advancing civil rights and protections for all workers. Watch here: www.maldef.org/oqm9
This award celebrates lawyers who dedicate their careers to promoting a more racially and ethnically diverse legal profession. Hector’s tireless work as a public interest lawyer and civil rights advocate makes him truly deserving of this recognition.
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This award celebrates lawyers who dedicate their careers to promoting a more racially and ethnically diverse legal profession. Hector’s tireless work as a public interest lawyer and civil rights advocate makes him truly deserving of this recognition.
⚖️ This new law ensures that immigrants seeking justice in the state courts can safely attend proceedings without fear of harassment, detention, or deportation. MALDEF, along with a coalition of more than 80 organizations, advocated for its enactment. www.maldef.org/7k5p
December 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
⚖️ This new law ensures that immigrants seeking justice in the state courts can safely attend proceedings without fear of harassment, detention, or deportation. MALDEF, along with a coalition of more than 80 organizations, advocated for its enactment. www.maldef.org/7k5p
Throughout the program, participants developed a collaborative project focused on increasing parent involvement at their school. PSP provides the info & tools parents need to become advocates in public education to improve schools and their communities. www.maldef.org/bgfc
December 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Throughout the program, participants developed a collaborative project focused on increasing parent involvement at their school. PSP provides the info & tools parents need to become advocates in public education to improve schools and their communities. www.maldef.org/bgfc
The fight will continue even after the Supreme Court’s decision allowing Texas’s racially gerrymandered maps to stand for 2026. MALDEF VP of litigation discusses what comes next.
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The fight will continue even after the Supreme Court’s decision allowing Texas’s racially gerrymandered maps to stand for 2026. MALDEF VP of litigation discusses what comes next.
The fight isn’t over. The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ 2025 maps for the 2026 elections, but our challenge continues. Justice and fair representation are still at stake. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/tccs
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The fight isn’t over. The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ 2025 maps for the 2026 elections, but our challenge continues. Justice and fair representation are still at stake. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/tccs
Civil rights don’t defend themselves — MALDEF does.
When rights are threatened, MALDEF steps in. On #GivingTuesday, you can step in too.
Together, we create lasting change. To donate visit: www.maldef.org/donate #MALDEF #GivingTuesday
When rights are threatened, MALDEF steps in. On #GivingTuesday, you can step in too.
Together, we create lasting change. To donate visit: www.maldef.org/donate #MALDEF #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Civil rights don’t defend themselves — MALDEF does.
When rights are threatened, MALDEF steps in. On #GivingTuesday, you can step in too.
Together, we create lasting change. To donate visit: www.maldef.org/donate #MALDEF #GivingTuesday
When rights are threatened, MALDEF steps in. On #GivingTuesday, you can step in too.
Together, we create lasting change. To donate visit: www.maldef.org/donate #MALDEF #GivingTuesday
For nearly 60 years, MALDEF has been on the front lines, ensuring that civil rights belong to everyone — regardless of who they are or where they come from. This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, you can help continue that legacy by donating at www.maldef.org/donate
#MALDEF #GivingTuesday
#MALDEF #GivingTuesday
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For nearly 60 years, MALDEF has been on the front lines, ensuring that civil rights belong to everyone — regardless of who they are or where they come from. This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, you can help continue that legacy by donating at www.maldef.org/donate
#MALDEF #GivingTuesday
#MALDEF #GivingTuesday
If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rule is implemented, thousands of Latino immigrant commercial drivers, including DACA holders, could lose their jobs, negatively affecting their families and communities. Read our comment here: www.maldef.org/qw70
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rule is implemented, thousands of Latino immigrant commercial drivers, including DACA holders, could lose their jobs, negatively affecting their families and communities. Read our comment here: www.maldef.org/qw70
The fight for fair maps continues. Texas asked the Supreme Court to revive its mid-decade, racially-gerrymandered maps, and one justice issued an emergency stay. But MALDEF continues to fight. On Monday, we filed our response to the Court. www.maldef.org/1je6
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The fight for fair maps continues. Texas asked the Supreme Court to revive its mid-decade, racially-gerrymandered maps, and one justice issued an emergency stay. But MALDEF continues to fight. On Monday, we filed our response to the Court. www.maldef.org/1je6
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alicia R. Chacón, former national chair and board member of MALDEF and a trailblazing leader in Texas. She was honored by MALDEF in 2013 for her leadership and dedication to justice. Read our statement here: www.maldef.org/x79x
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alicia R. Chacón, former national chair and board member of MALDEF and a trailblazing leader in Texas. She was honored by MALDEF in 2013 for her leadership and dedication to justice. Read our statement here: www.maldef.org/x79x
Thomas Saenz, President and General Counsel of MALDEF, told @calmatters.org why the Trump administration's most recent attempt to deny immigrant students in California access to higher education will fail. Learn more here: www.maldef.org/1ses MALDEF fights for #tuitionequity
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Thomas Saenz, President and General Counsel of MALDEF, told @calmatters.org why the Trump administration's most recent attempt to deny immigrant students in California access to higher education will fail. Learn more here: www.maldef.org/1ses MALDEF fights for #tuitionequity
Thanks @pacificcouncil for hosting MALDEF President and General Counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, in an excellent discussion on California’s immigration policies.
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thanks @pacificcouncil for hosting MALDEF President and General Counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, in an excellent discussion on California’s immigration policies.
Last week, the fight for Pasadena families moved into the courtroom. MALDEF is representing Latino parents whose children were displaced by school closures that stripped away programs, stability, and equal opportunity.
www.maldef.org/10ik
www.maldef.org/10ik
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Last week, the fight for Pasadena families moved into the courtroom. MALDEF is representing Latino parents whose children were displaced by school closures that stripped away programs, stability, and equal opportunity.
www.maldef.org/10ik
www.maldef.org/10ik
The 2021 map remains in effect for the 2026 elections — a win for fair representation. The fight isn’t over, but MALDEF will continue defending fair maps and Latino voters’ rights. Follow us for updates as this case moves forward.
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The 2021 map remains in effect for the 2026 elections — a win for fair representation. The fight isn’t over, but MALDEF will continue defending fair maps and Latino voters’ rights. Follow us for updates as this case moves forward.
With Kentucky’s tuition-equity policy under attack, a federal judge has given students represented by MALDEF the green light to intervene and defend it — protecting young people who have long called Kentucky home.
Read our statement: www.maldef.org/9ykl
Read our statement: www.maldef.org/9ykl
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM
With Kentucky’s tuition-equity policy under attack, a federal judge has given students represented by MALDEF the green light to intervene and defend it — protecting young people who have long called Kentucky home.
Read our statement: www.maldef.org/9ykl
Read our statement: www.maldef.org/9ykl
MALDEF challenged this unprecedented attempt to tilt congressional seats and diminish Latino voting power - and today, the court agreed.
This preliminary injunction is a major step in protecting fair maps and Latino voters’ rights. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/f9m4
This preliminary injunction is a major step in protecting fair maps and Latino voters’ rights. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/f9m4
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
MALDEF challenged this unprecedented attempt to tilt congressional seats and diminish Latino voting power - and today, the court agreed.
This preliminary injunction is a major step in protecting fair maps and Latino voters’ rights. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/f9m4
This preliminary injunction is a major step in protecting fair maps and Latino voters’ rights. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/f9m4
MALDEF’s Parent School Partnership Program (PSP) provides the info & tools parents need to become advocates in public education to improve schools and their communities. www.maldef.org/bgfc
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
MALDEF’s Parent School Partnership Program (PSP) provides the info & tools parents need to become advocates in public education to improve schools and their communities. www.maldef.org/bgfc
When courts quietly strip away opportunity, we speak up.
MALDEF is defending undocumented students in Texas & Oklahoma—where tuition was revoked without public hearings—and in Kentucky to ensure students have a voice in court. Read the article: www.maldef.org/sojp
MALDEF is defending undocumented students in Texas & Oklahoma—where tuition was revoked without public hearings—and in Kentucky to ensure students have a voice in court. Read the article: www.maldef.org/sojp
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
When courts quietly strip away opportunity, we speak up.
MALDEF is defending undocumented students in Texas & Oklahoma—where tuition was revoked without public hearings—and in Kentucky to ensure students have a voice in court. Read the article: www.maldef.org/sojp
MALDEF is defending undocumented students in Texas & Oklahoma—where tuition was revoked without public hearings—and in Kentucky to ensure students have a voice in court. Read the article: www.maldef.org/sojp
MALDEF recognized the contributions of three Latina leaders at its Los Angeles Awards Gala for their commitment to uplifting Latino culture and protecting the civil rights of the Latino community.
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
MALDEF recognized the contributions of three Latina leaders at its Los Angeles Awards Gala for their commitment to uplifting Latino culture and protecting the civil rights of the Latino community.
MALDEF is still standing up for Texas students who lost their regular tuition. We are challenging a federal district court ruling that denied immigrant students a chance to defend the Texas Dream Act. Read our opening brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: www.maldef.org/bnxt
October 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
MALDEF is still standing up for Texas students who lost their regular tuition. We are challenging a federal district court ruling that denied immigrant students a chance to defend the Texas Dream Act. Read our opening brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: www.maldef.org/bnxt
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills for MALDEF’s 2025 LA Awards Gala! 🎉 We will be honoring three exceptional Latina Leaders, secure your seat: www.maldef.org/554o
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills for MALDEF’s 2025 LA Awards Gala! 🎉 We will be honoring three exceptional Latina Leaders, secure your seat: www.maldef.org/554o