🚨BREAKING: Vouchers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act drain public schools to bankroll private ones. We've joined our partners in urging governors to opt out, just say NO! https://bit.ly/46SQI0O

BREAKING The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which claims to put athletes first but skips employment rights, blocks them from suing when things go wrong, and threatens the NIL earnings that finally let athletes, including Black athletes, profit from their talent. https://bit.ly/4hp2Axu

LDF Strongly Opposes Passage of the Protect College Sports Act, Urges House to Reject the Bill

On Sept. 28, the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), an irresponsible piece of legislation that threatens the financial security and success student-athletes, including low-incom...

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Black Fact: Students may not have been old enough to vote, but they still fought for voting rights. In 1960, college students organized sit-ins with SNCC, helping bring attention to voter registration and the fight for civil rights. Never underestimate the youth. They’ll clap back.

🚨 We are in a housing crisis, and the Trump administration is illegally trying to cancel funding for nonprofits that provide renters and homeowners counseling services. Speaking out on policy issues and running lawful DEIA programs is NOT a reason to punish these orgs or the communities they serve!

LDF is teaming up with the Housing Justice League to protect Black renters. Watch the full interview on @rolandsmartin.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING: LDF & the Legal Aid Society condemned the NYPD following the release of a new report that exposed how thousands of New Yorkers are being stopped by police without those encounters ever making it into the official record. The NYPD must be held accountable! https://bit.ly/46McgvZ

🚨 BREAKING: The Trump administration is trying to restrict birthright citizenship, again. So we are suing the administration, again! https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/immigrants-rights-advocates-file-federal-lawsuit-challenging-new-trump-birthright-citizenship-executive-order/

Today we remember the iconic, Constance Baker Motley. One of LDF’s first female attorneys, the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, and the first Black woman to sit as federal judge, Motley's impact is undeniable. We honor her legacy today and every day.

🚨 Hangings. Drownings. Disappearances. Black people are dying under unexplained circumstances, at an alarming rate, and especially in the South. At LDF, we sent letters to Congress and the UN demanding answers because our lives matter. Learn more: naacpldf.org/blackdeaths

Shades of Red: A Resource on the Suspicious Deaths of Black People

Shades of Red A Resource on the Suspicious Deaths of Black People Hangings. Drownings. Disappearances. Recently, a growing number of Black people have died under suspicious circumstances. This is only a small window into the growing number of unanswered...

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This is a direct assault on American voters and their privacy that risks disenfranchising Black voters who are more likely to have their names misspelled in government systems.

Supreme Court Opens the Door for Potential Voter Purges. Here’s How You Can Fight Back.

IN BRIEF: Today, the U.S.

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BREAKING: LDF Strongly Condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Restore Trump Administration’s SAVE Database

BREAKING: LDF Decries U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal of Over Fifty Federal School Desegregation Cases

🚨 BREAKING: We urged the U.S. Department of Ed to reject proposed new rules that would weaken and change education accreditation. Accrediting agencies play a critical role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of higher education institutions. We must preserve that! https://bit.ly/4xN3ZTz

We still have more questions than answers about Nolan Wells' suspicious death. His death needs to be thoroughly investigated without bias! https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/charges-nolan-wells-death-grand-jury-review-136643857

No charges in Nolan Wells' death following grand jury review

A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teen who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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🚨BREAKING: We are suing the Trump administration for their voter intimidation tactics. Voter intimidation is illegal. FULL STOP! We will not be deterred, will not fear; we will claim our power and vote!

LatinX Fact: English isn’t the only language spoken in America. 🇺🇸 That’s why the federal government amended the Voting Rights Act to require translated voting materials in certain jurisdictions. Language shouldn’t be a barrier to understanding your ballot.

Your Polling Place Checklist: ✅ Confirm your polling place + hours ✅ Know what ID + accessibility options you need ✅ Bring someone you trust if needed ✅ Read your ballot carefully, front to back Share this with a friend and make your voting plan at LDF.Vote.

BREAKING: California becomes the FOURTH state this year to enact a State Voting Rights Act. The Legal Defense Fund applauds California leaders and advocates for protecting all voters with this historic law.

@governor.ca.gov the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 is waiting for your signature. The clock is ticking and voting rights can't wait, let's enact these bills for California voters and make some more history for the Golden State!

It’s National Black Voter Day. ✊🏾 We must vote, so WE WILL VOTE. We built this country, and we will fight to protect our history, our rights, our communities, and our future. Point. Blank. Period. Make your voting plan at LDF.Vote.

Can’t make it to the polls? Mail it in! Whether you’re in school, at work, on active military duty, living with a disability, or just need more flexibility, you have options. Request it, complete it, and return your ballot before Election Day. Visit LDF.vote to learn more and request your ballot.

Happy Latino Heritage Month! A reminder that supporting Latino communities goes beyond celebrating their rich history and culture. It means fighting for their civil rights, protecting immigrants, and abolishing ICE for good. Learn more at LDF.vote

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Make sure you're ready to cast your ballot in the upcoming elections!

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#NationalVoterRegistrationDay is your reminder to register to vote, and if you’re already registered, encourage a loved one to get registered at LDF.vote today!

BIG WIN: The Supreme Court left in place an order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new requirements that change how states handle mail ballots. This means that millions of Americans will be able to vote by mail without delay in the upcoming November elections. https://bit.ly/4r9n3JP

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters  In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U....

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So many choices on the ballot, and you’ve got choices for how to cast it, too. Vote early, vote by mail, or vote in person. Head to LDF.vote to make your voting plan. Your vote, your way!

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On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor those who tragically lost their lives, and the first responders, survivors, and the families who continue to be impacted years later. Your names, bravery, and resilience will always be remembered.

🚨 BREAKING: Today, SCOTUS blocked Missouri from using its new discriminatory congressional map for the 2026 midterms. Missouri will maintain its 2022 map for the election, ending weeks of uncertainty over which map will be used. https://bit.ly/3SCYxUT

LDF Applauds Advocates for Successfully Blocking Use of Discriminatory Congressional Map in Missouri Midterm Elections

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by Missouri voting rights advocates to block an order from a federal judge that would have allowed Missouri to use a racially discriminatory map that wa...

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🚨 DPMO! Votesafe.org is not safe. They are collecting your personal information, and they are not a reliable source of information about voting. For reliable information about the election that does not collect your personal information, head to ldf.vote.

🚨 BREAKING: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III is retiring after nearly 40 years of serving our country and preserving American history. Thank you for your service. History should be preserved and understood not censored, erased, or rewritten. https://bit.ly/4ifKQ8F

Black Fact: Black students made up 15.7% of U.S. college enrollment in 2025. While access has expanded, barriers to higher education remain. We’ll keep fighting to make college accessible and achievable for Black students.