Demetria McCain
@demetriamccain.bsky.social
Director of Policy @ NAACP Legal Defense Fund
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LDF, SCSJ, and Common Cause North Carolina Issue Letter Strongly Urging North Carolina State Board of Elections to Adopt a Fair Early Voting Plan for Black Voters
Yesterday, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Southern Coalition of Social Justice, and Common Cause North Carolina, working with a coalition of other nonpartisan national and North Carolina-based voting r...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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We teamed up with voting and civil rights advocates to call out a big misstep in North Carolina. Guilford County’s early voting plan overlooks predominantly Black neighborhoods, where public transit is scarce, possibly shutting out thousands from the ballot box. Fair access should not be optional.
December 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We teamed up with voting and civil rights advocates to call out a big misstep in North Carolina. Guilford County’s early voting plan overlooks predominantly Black neighborhoods, where public transit is scarce, possibly shutting out thousands from the ballot box. Fair access should not be optional.
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LDF Firmly Denounces Confirmation of Craig Trainor for the HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) vigorously denounces the Senate’s confirmation of Craig Trainor to serve as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing an...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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With a history of discriminatory practices, Craig Trainor has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.
Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.
October 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
With a history of discriminatory practices, Craig Trainor has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.
Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.
Instead of leading the public to much needed housing resources and fair housing assistance, this is 1st thing ppl see when they go to the HUD website today. It looks like the focus on the customer experience has long gone out the door with this administration like so many other things.
www.hud.gov
www.hud.gov
September 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Instead of leading the public to much needed housing resources and fair housing assistance, this is 1st thing ppl see when they go to the HUD website today. It looks like the focus on the customer experience has long gone out the door with this administration like so many other things.
www.hud.gov
www.hud.gov
Thank you #ALC54 attendees for hearing and receiving the thoughts and suggestions I shared yesterday for you to take back to your communities
September 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Thank you #ALC54 attendees for hearing and receiving the thoughts and suggestions I shared yesterday for you to take back to your communities
I am looking forward to attending the @CBCFinc 54th Annual Legislative Conference this week! As part of the first racial justice law organization, the @legaldefensefund.bsky.social , the conference will be a great opportunity to share our insights about policies that impact Black communities.
September 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I am looking forward to attending the @CBCFinc 54th Annual Legislative Conference this week! As part of the first racial justice law organization, the @legaldefensefund.bsky.social , the conference will be a great opportunity to share our insights about policies that impact Black communities.
LDF Commends Whistleblowers for Their Complaint About the Administration’s Decision to Abandon Housing Discrimination Enforcement and Compliance
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September 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
LDF Commends Whistleblowers for Their Complaint About the Administration’s Decision to Abandon Housing Discrimination Enforcement and Compliance
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Creation of housing discrimination laws to fight racial and other illegal discrimination were created by Congress to be enforced. The administration has no legal right to take that away. The facts in this article should cause alarm to everyone. Oversight is urgent.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Creation of housing discrimination laws to fight racial and other illegal discrimination were created by Congress to be enforced. The administration has no legal right to take that away. The facts in this article should cause alarm to everyone. Oversight is urgent.
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Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Condemn House Resolution Glorifying Charlie Kirk’s Record and Call for Meaningful Action to Address Hate
Read a PDF of our statement here. A coalition of leading civil rights organizations issued the following statement in response to recent developments, including the passage of House Resolution 719. Wh...
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September 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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We condemn all forms of political violence, full stop. But HR. 719 goes further, celebrating rhetoric that caused harm. Leaders must prioritize rejecting hate at all levels.
September 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We condemn all forms of political violence, full stop. But HR. 719 goes further, celebrating rhetoric that caused harm. Leaders must prioritize rejecting hate at all levels.
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📢 Yesterday, we joined the National Federation of Federal Employees and urged a federal court to hold the block of Trump’s executive order dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency — a vital engine for minority-owned business growth and the economy.
September 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
📢 Yesterday, we joined the National Federation of Federal Employees and urged a federal court to hold the block of Trump’s executive order dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency — a vital engine for minority-owned business growth and the economy.
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LDF Strongly Opposes Consideration of Sen. Brandon Creighton for Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System
Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) expressed its strong opposition to the impending appointment of Texas Senator Brandon Creighton to Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. Sen. Creighton’s ...
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September 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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We oppose the consideration of TX Sen. Brandon Creighton for Texas Tech University System Chancellor. Why? He’s authored bills that restrict inclusive curriculum threatening civil rights for students and faculty. Education should empower, not exclude.
September 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We oppose the consideration of TX Sen. Brandon Creighton for Texas Tech University System Chancellor. Why? He’s authored bills that restrict inclusive curriculum threatening civil rights for students and faculty. Education should empower, not exclude.
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We’re excited to support the launch of @edtrust.bsky.social #BlackPrincipalsProject!
This new series uplifts the voices of Black principals and honors their leadership, legacy, and impact in education. Don’t miss these powerful stories.
This new series uplifts the voices of Black principals and honors their leadership, legacy, and impact in education. Don’t miss these powerful stories.
September 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We’re excited to support the launch of @edtrust.bsky.social #BlackPrincipalsProject!
This new series uplifts the voices of Black principals and honors their leadership, legacy, and impact in education. Don’t miss these powerful stories.
This new series uplifts the voices of Black principals and honors their leadership, legacy, and impact in education. Don’t miss these powerful stories.
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Oklahoma law banning critical race theory faces legal challenge
Two national groups have filed a brief challenging an Oklahoma law that restricts the teaching of critical race theory, arguing it violates the First Amendment.
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September 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Oklahoma’s HB 1775 faces a legal challenge. In a new brief, LDF and Southern Poverty Law Center argue it violates students’ First Amendment rights. “HB 1775 unlawfully censors topics disfavored by political leaders,” said Mide Odunsi LDF’s fellow to Oklahoma’s KOCO 5 News.
September 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Oklahoma’s HB 1775 faces a legal challenge. In a new brief, LDF and Southern Poverty Law Center argue it violates students’ First Amendment rights. “HB 1775 unlawfully censors topics disfavored by political leaders,” said Mide Odunsi LDF’s fellow to Oklahoma’s KOCO 5 News.
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LaCour backed a racist map in Allen v. Milligan — now he wants a lifetime seat on the federal bench. We wrote and told the Senate: absolutely not.
September 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
LaCour backed a racist map in Allen v. Milligan — now he wants a lifetime seat on the federal bench. We wrote and told the Senate: absolutely not.
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ICYMI: Missouri is redrawing its congressional map! And removing one of two Black districts in a state with nearly 700K Black residents. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act protects against discrimination. Mid-cycle changes that dilute Black voting power are unfair and illegal.
September 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
ICYMI: Missouri is redrawing its congressional map! And removing one of two Black districts in a state with nearly 700K Black residents. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act protects against discrimination. Mid-cycle changes that dilute Black voting power are unfair and illegal.
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LDF Denounces Decision to Indefinitely Extend Enhanced Federal Law Enforcement Presence in Washington, D.C.
Yesterday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an executive order that indefinitely extends cooperation between the District of Columbia and a number of federal law enforcement agencies to con...
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September 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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80% of Washingtonians don’t want Trump’s federal agents in their city. But Mayor Bowser just signed a new order to keep them there — bringing more armed officers and making things less safe, especially for Black communities.
September 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
80% of Washingtonians don’t want Trump’s federal agents in their city. But Mayor Bowser just signed a new order to keep them there — bringing more armed officers and making things less safe, especially for Black communities.
The 1921 Tulsa Race War is an undertold story about decimation of a thriving Black community in OK. The work of the Terrance Crutcher Found. is part of a community working to ensure the story is told and investments in and justice for the future of Greenwood and its people are made. Thx Dr. Crutcher
August 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The 1921 Tulsa Race War is an undertold story about decimation of a thriving Black community in OK. The work of the Terrance Crutcher Found. is part of a community working to ensure the story is told and investments in and justice for the future of Greenwood and its people are made. Thx Dr. Crutcher
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LDF Denounces Trump’s Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Legal Defense Fund (LDF) President and Director-Counsel Janai S. Nelson issued the below statement in response to President Trump’s announcement last night that he was firing Federal Reserve Governor ...
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August 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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