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.
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MALDEF | The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America
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 hthe constitutional rights of a...
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🌟 Welcome to MALDEF's official Bluesky account! 🌟Since 1968, the MALDEF has been dedicated to protecting and expanding the civil rights of the Latino community through litigation, advocacy, and education. Join us to stay updated on our work and your rights. ✊🏽 Learn more at maldef.org
The program equips parents with the tools to advocate for strong schools and communities. As part of their school improvement project, parents developed a school crosswalk safety plan. www.maldef.org/7x7b
December 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The program equips parents with the tools to advocate for strong schools and communities. As part of their school improvement project, parents developed a school crosswalk safety plan. www.maldef.org/7x7b
The plan replaces clear, codified standards with "officer discretion" and creates a "regulatory limbo" where families don't know which benefits are safe to use. Vague rules lead to a "chilling effect"—scaring families away from healthcare and food aid. Read more here: www.maldef.org/o8rr
December 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The plan replaces clear, codified standards with "officer discretion" and creates a "regulatory limbo" where families don't know which benefits are safe to use. Vague rules lead to a "chilling effect"—scaring families away from healthcare and food aid. Read more here: www.maldef.org/o8rr
As recipients wait for a court to decide how DACA will move forward, MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz spoke with USC Annenberg Media about the fight to reopen DACA for new applicants and protect DACA recipients in Texas and nationwide. Read more: www.maldef.org/8jtm
December 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
As recipients wait for a court to decide how DACA will move forward, MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz spoke with USC Annenberg Media about the fight to reopen DACA for new applicants and protect DACA recipients in Texas and nationwide. Read more: www.maldef.org/8jtm
🎄✨Joy, hope, and justice. This holiday season, MALDEF continues fighting for civil rights and equal opportunity for all. We’re grateful for our community and supporters who stand with us every step of the way.
December 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎄✨Joy, hope, and justice. This holiday season, MALDEF continues fighting for civil rights and equal opportunity for all. We’re grateful for our community and supporters who stand with us every step of the way.
The program equips parents with the tools to advocate for strong schools and communities. As part of their school improvement project, parents developed a plan to strengthen communication between families and school personnel. www.maldef.org/7x7b
December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The program equips parents with the tools to advocate for strong schools and communities. As part of their school improvement project, parents developed a plan to strengthen communication between families and school personnel. www.maldef.org/7x7b
Visit this link to learn more and get the support you need to reach your educational goals: www.maldef.org/qjeb #scholarship #education #resources #collegemoney #maldef
December 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Visit this link to learn more and get the support you need to reach your educational goals: www.maldef.org/qjeb #scholarship #education #resources #collegemoney #maldef
PSP equips parents with the tools to advocate for strong schools and communities. As part of their school improvement project, parents developed a plan to establish the school’s first parent committee, designed to collaborate with school leadership on shared decision-making. www.maldef.org/7x7b
December 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
PSP equips parents with the tools to advocate for strong schools and communities. As part of their school improvement project, parents developed a plan to establish the school’s first parent committee, designed to collaborate with school leadership on shared decision-making. www.maldef.org/7x7b
MALDEF’s successful settlement affirms that financial institutions cannot deny credit based solely on immigration status - they must consider creditworthiness. Equal opportunity means equal access—no exceptions.
December 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
MALDEF’s successful settlement affirms that financial institutions cannot deny credit based solely on immigration status - they must consider creditworthiness. Equal opportunity means equal access—no exceptions.
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
Kentucky students represented by MALDEF can now join the case threatening their access to regular tuition. Their future is on the line, and the court just opened the door for them to defend it. Read more about this here: www.maldef.org/dqir & www.maldef.org/i69t
Judge Lets Group Defend Ky.’s Undocumented In-State Tuition
A federal judge has granted a group of undocumented students in Kentucky the right to defend their in-state tuition rates when their state won’t.
www.maldef.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Kentucky students represented by MALDEF can now join the case threatening their access to regular tuition. Their future is on the line, and the court just opened the door for them to defend it. Read more about this here: www.maldef.org/dqir & www.maldef.org/i69t
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.