MALDEF (MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND)
@maldef.bsky.social
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.
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
🎓 PSP provides parents with tools to improve their schools & communities. For more info visit: www.maldef.org/bgfc%E2%80%8B
October 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🎓 PSP provides parents with tools to improve their schools & communities. For more info visit: www.maldef.org/bgfc%E2%80%8B
The Daily Journal's article "Celebrating the rising leaders of California's legal community" honors the outstanding work of MALDEF's Western Regional Counsel, Ernest Herrera, and his dedication to advancing Latino civil rights nationwide. www.maldef.org/vgrl
October 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Daily Journal's article "Celebrating the rising leaders of California's legal community" honors the outstanding work of MALDEF's Western Regional Counsel, Ernest Herrera, and his dedication to advancing Latino civil rights nationwide. www.maldef.org/vgrl
MALDEF is coming to Seattle! Recently, friends and allies gathered in Seattle, Washington, to hear about the planned opening of our Northwest Regional Office and to spotlight our ongoing efforts to protect voting rights, promote educational equity, and defend immigrant communities nationwide.
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
MALDEF is coming to Seattle! Recently, friends and allies gathered in Seattle, Washington, to hear about the planned opening of our Northwest Regional Office and to spotlight our ongoing efforts to protect voting rights, promote educational equity, and defend immigrant communities nationwide.
In June, the DOJ sued Texas over its Dream Act, which allows immigrant students to qualify for the same regular tuition rate as most other students at Texas public colleges. MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz explains why we are appealing a court decision to defend the Texas law.
October 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In June, the DOJ sued Texas over its Dream Act, which allows immigrant students to qualify for the same regular tuition rate as most other students at Texas public colleges. MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz explains why we are appealing a court decision to defend the Texas law.
MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz received a Lifetime Achievement Award from SVREP for his decades of dedication to justice and equality for the Latino community. He continues to be a powerful advocate and change agent for civil rights nationwide.
August 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz received a Lifetime Achievement Award from SVREP for his decades of dedication to justice and equality for the Latino community. He continues to be a powerful advocate and change agent for civil rights nationwide.
MALDEF Legislative Staff Attorney Martín Klein spoke about H.B. 3247, a new Illinois law that affirms every child’s right to a public education. MALDEF continues to lead the fight to ensure equal access to public education in Illinois and across the nation. 📚
August 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
MALDEF Legislative Staff Attorney Martín Klein spoke about H.B. 3247, a new Illinois law that affirms every child’s right to a public education. MALDEF continues to lead the fight to ensure equal access to public education in Illinois and across the nation. 📚
The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this month, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights: www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
August 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this month, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights: www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this week, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights:
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
August 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this week, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights:
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this week, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights:
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
August 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this week, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights:
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, a champion for educational equity and longtime ally. We proudly honored her in 2013. Her legacy will not be forgotten.
August 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, a champion for educational equity and longtime ally. We proudly honored her in 2013. Her legacy will not be forgotten.
Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, joined civil rights leaders to discuss the Voting Rights Act’s legacy. The briefing marked its 60th anniversary, the 50th of its 1975 expansion, and ongoing efforts to protect voting rights.
July 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, joined civil rights leaders to discuss the Voting Rights Act’s legacy. The briefing marked its 60th anniversary, the 50th of its 1975 expansion, and ongoing efforts to protect voting rights.
Thank you to our fundraiser sponsors - Hispanic National Bar Association Region XVIII & the Mexican American Bar Association of LA County & host Andrade Gonzalez, LLP, & to all who attended. Your support makes our civil rights advocacy possible. Join us in defending democracy: www.maldef.org
July 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Thank you to our fundraiser sponsors - Hispanic National Bar Association Region XVIII & the Mexican American Bar Association of LA County & host Andrade Gonzalez, LLP, & to all who attended. Your support makes our civil rights advocacy possible. Join us in defending democracy: www.maldef.org
📸 Brittany Ochoa (Chicago Kent College of Lawl), Andrea D. Jimenez Flores (Stanford Law School), Eugenio Garza (University of Chicago), Ariel Trejo (University of Chicago), and Dorismar Cruz-Metizo (Notre Dame).
July 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
📸 Brittany Ochoa (Chicago Kent College of Lawl), Andrea D. Jimenez Flores (Stanford Law School), Eugenio Garza (University of Chicago), Ariel Trejo (University of Chicago), and Dorismar Cruz-Metizo (Notre Dame).
📸 Lauren Salaz, Stanford University; 2) Jackie Valadez, Temple Law School; 3) Areli Arauja Ruiz, Pacific Lutheran University; 4) Adams Saenz, Virginia Tech; 5) Macario Ramirez-Moriarty, Columbia Law School; and 6) Ana Hernandez Lozano, University of Georgia School of Law.
June 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📸 Lauren Salaz, Stanford University; 2) Jackie Valadez, Temple Law School; 3) Areli Arauja Ruiz, Pacific Lutheran University; 4) Adams Saenz, Virginia Tech; 5) Macario Ramirez-Moriarty, Columbia Law School; and 6) Ana Hernandez Lozano, University of Georgia School of Law.
📸 Sitting: Mia Patlan (University of Notre Dame), Melissa Inda Ramos (UC Irvine Law School), Jasmine Batancart (Stanford Law School)
June 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📸 Sitting: Mia Patlan (University of Notre Dame), Melissa Inda Ramos (UC Irvine Law School), Jasmine Batancart (Stanford Law School)
📸 Estevan R. Gonzalez (University of Texas Law School), Sarahi E. Rivas (Columbia Law), Julia Aristotelidis (Texas Tech Law), Camila Soler (University of Texas Law School), Alyssa R. Pacheco (Loyola University) and Oscar Lopez (University of Texas Law School).
June 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📸 Estevan R. Gonzalez (University of Texas Law School), Sarahi E. Rivas (Columbia Law), Julia Aristotelidis (Texas Tech Law), Camila Soler (University of Texas Law School), Alyssa R. Pacheco (Loyola University) and Oscar Lopez (University of Texas Law School).
Recently, MALDEF recognized the contributions of three Latino leaders at its Chicago Awards Gala for their commitment to uplifting the Latino culture and to protecting the civil rights of the Latino Community. www.maldef.org/jwtr
June 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Recently, MALDEF recognized the contributions of three Latino leaders at its Chicago Awards Gala for their commitment to uplifting the Latino culture and to protecting the civil rights of the Latino Community. www.maldef.org/jwtr