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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America
www.maldef.org Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation's leading Latino legal civil rights organization.
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Often described as the "Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America" MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.

Join us on Thursday, November 5, for MALDEF’s 2026 Los Angeles Annual Awards Gala at JW Marriott L.A. Live. We are proud...
10/15/2026

Join us on Thursday, November 5, for MALDEF’s 2026 Los Angeles Annual Awards Gala at JW Marriott L.A. Live.
We are proud to honor three remarkable Latino leaders whose legacies and contributions have advanced opportunity and justice: Martin Estrada, co-managing partner of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Sylvia Mendez, of the Mendez v. Westminster case; and Walter F. Ulloa, Entravision founder.
We hope to see you there for an inspiring evening celebrating leadership and community. Visit this link to secure your seat: https://www.maldef.org/f3hv

Save the Date! ✨ Join MALDEF in Los Angeles for our 2026 Awards Gala as we honor champions of civil rights and justice!📍...
10/12/2026

Save the Date! ✨ Join MALDEF in Los Angeles for our 2026 Awards Gala as we honor champions of civil rights and justice!

📍 JW Marriott L.A. Live
900 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

📌 Thursday, November 5, 2026

🎟 Secure your tickets here: https://www.maldef.org/f3hv

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—stay tuned for more details!

Virginia’s tuition equity law stands.MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz weighs in on the ruling and th...
10/09/2026

Virginia’s tuition equity law stands.
MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz weighs in on the ruling and the fight to protect access to regular tuition for eligible undocumented students. Read more: https://www.maldef.org/ivlo

MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz is speaking out against the federal government’s coordinated attack...
10/08/2026

MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz is speaking out against the federal government’s coordinated attack on state laws that allow eligible students to access regular tuition regardless of immigration status.
MALDEF has sought to intervene on behalf of affected students, while challenging the administration’s legal arguments against tuition-equity laws enacted across the country. Read more: https://www.maldef.org/c7bd

The proposal threatens statutory protections for children with limited English proficiency and could disproportionately ...
10/07/2026

The proposal threatens statutory protections for children with limited English proficiency and could disproportionately harm Latino families.
MALDEF is urging the Administration for Children and Families to withdraw the proposal. Read the letter we sent: https://www.maldef.org/vdm6

Read and download MALDEF’s recommendations for California voters and learn more about the measures on the ballot: https:...
10/06/2026

Read and download MALDEF’s recommendations for California voters and learn more about the measures on the ballot: https://www.maldef.org/340e

The fight for fair representation continues.MALDEF will continue defending Latino voters in Washington’s Yakima Valley a...
10/05/2026

The fight for fair representation continues.
MALDEF will continue defending Latino voters in Washington’s Yakima Valley and their right to an equal voice in state legislative elections. Read more: https://www.maldef.org/wzv1

We must protect due process and the fundamental rights of those seeking refuge. DHS must undo this rule immediately. Rea...
10/03/2026

We must protect due process and the fundamental rights of those seeking refuge. DHS must undo this rule immediately. Read our comment: ⁠https://www.maldef.org/l0pl

NEW DATE! Join us on Friday, October 9, for MALDEF’s 2026 San Antonio Annual Awards Gala at Grand Hyatt Hotel.We are pro...
10/02/2026

NEW DATE! Join us on Friday, October 9, for MALDEF’s 2026 San Antonio Annual Awards Gala at Grand Hyatt Hotel.

We are proud to recognize three remarkable Latino leaders whose work continues to advance opportunity and justice: Dr. Henry Flores Distinguished University Research Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, Senior Faculty School of Law St. Mary’s University, Mary Alice Perez Cisneros, President, American Sunrise Non-profit Community Builder and Reynaldo Anaya Valencia, President and Dean, Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law Houston.

We hope to see you there for an inspiring evening celebrating leadership and community. For tickets go to https://www.maldef.org/qnfl

MALDEF argues the proposal exceeds EOIR’s statutory authority, raises due process concerns and imposes an unauthorized $...
10/01/2026

MALDEF argues the proposal exceeds EOIR’s statutory authority, raises due process concerns and imposes an unauthorized $675 fee to appeal a contempt penalty. Read MALDEF’s full comment: https://www.maldef.org/b2qd

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