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.
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 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-...
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.