We’re proud to announce that Martín Klein has been promoted to Senior Policy Attorney! 🎉 In his new role, he will lead legislative and policy advocacy efforts across the Midwest, help shape state and regional priorities, and provide guidance and mentorship to policy attorneys nationwide.

Visit this link to see our guide on getting the support you need to reach your educational goals: www.maldef.org/qjeb #scholarship #education #resources #collegemoney #maldef

Join us as we celebrate Dr. Henry Flores, Distinguished University Research Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science Senior Faculty School of Law St. Mary's University, as he receives the Lifetime Achievement – Excellence in Community Service Award at our 2026 San Antonio Awards Gala.

Read MALDEF’s full comments submitted to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) here: www.maldef.org/8b7y

Join us on Friday, October 2, for MALDEF’s 2026 San Antonio Annual Awards Gala at Grand Hyatt Hotel. We are proud to recognize three remarkable Latino leaders whose work continues to advance opportunity and justice. Visit this link to secure your seat: www.maldef.org/d9yr

Read our joint full statement here: www.maldef.org/5d8d

Latino students deserve equal protection and educational equity. MALDEF will continue fighting to ensure civil rights protections are upheld. Read more about MALDEF’s appeal: www.maldef.org/vhie

Un nuevo capítulo en la lucha por defender el Texas Dream Act. MALDEF representa a Students for Affordable Tuition, una coalición de estudiantes indocumentados que buscan defender el derecho a pagar la matrícula regular y participar plenamente en un caso que afecta directamente sus vidas.

A new chapter in the fight to defend the Texas Dream Act. MALDEF represents Students for Affordable Tuition, a coalition of undocumented students seeking to defend regular tuition and fully participate in a case that directly affects their lives.

The proposed changes would make the path to citizenship more difficult and costly, without any rationale to do so. Read the letter MALDEF sent to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) here: www.maldef.org/6eem

The schools may be closed—but this fight is still open. MALDEF, representing Latino parents and students, has filed an appellate brief following a ruling against them in the Pasadena Unified School District school-closures case. Read more: www.maldef.org/r0r9

We won’t stop fighting to protect and defend students and their right to access affordable higher education. Read more about MALDEF’s request for en banc review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: www.maldef.org/3gm9

Thomas Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, served as a keynote speaker at the 2026 CVIIC Regional Conference on Immigrant Integration, sharing insights on opportunities and challenges for the 2030 Census.

MALDEF is urging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to withdraw the proposed rule and preserve the data necessary to safeguard equal employment opportunity. Read the letter we sent here: www.maldef.org/t7il

They’re coming for tuition equity. MALDEF is fighting back. MALDEF is defending immigrant students’ right to pay regular tuition at public colleges and universities as the Trump administration challenges state tuition-equity laws. Read more: www.maldef.org/8h6t

Save the Date! ✨ Join MALDEF in San Antonio for our 2026 Awards Gala as we honor champions of civil rights and justice! 📍 Grand Hyatt San Antonio 600 East Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205 📌 Friday, October 2, 2026 🎟 Secure your tickets here: www.maldef.org/d9yr

We mourn the passing of Drucilla “Dru” Stender Ramey, former MALDEF attorney and board member, and longtime champion of equality and justice. We honor her extraordinary legacy and the lasting impact of her advocacy and leadership. Read our statement: www.maldef.org/mwfs

51 years after the Voting Rights Act was expanded to protect Latino and other language minority voters, those hard-won protections face renewed threats. The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais has weakened the VRA, making the fight for equal access to the ballot more urgent than ever.

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A special evening celebrating MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz's 60th birthday and his unwavering commitment to advancing civil rights.

Dr. Cárdenas was an indispensable part of MALDEF’s history, helping shape the organization’s mission and impact for generations. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions, MALDEF honored him with the Valerie Kantor Award for Extraordinary Achievement in 2016.

2019: MALDEF and others stopped Trump admin from adding a citizenship question to the U.S. Census. Today: New rules are threatening to exclude members of our communities from the count. We won’t let them dilute our representation. Everyone lives here. Everyone counts. www.maldef.org/7eno

Restricting work authorization doesn't strengthen our economy—it hurts workers, families, and communities. Read the letter MALDEF sent here: www.maldef.org/jbl3

We mourn the passing of Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas, a distinguished educator, civil rights leader, and former MALDEF Board member. Read our statement: www.maldef.org/6v8f

A bipartisan bill in Congress could close a visa gap that leaves young immigrants without legal status once they turn 21, even after growing up in the U.S. Read what MALDEF Southeast Regional Counsel Andrea Senteno told CBS 17 about the proposed bill here: www.maldef.org/950v

MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas Saenz joined Angela Reddock-Wright for an in-depth conversation on the state of civil rights in 2026, discussing MALDEF's litigation challenging racial profiling, fighting discrimination, defending voting rights and advancing equal justice under the law.

MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz joined leading voting rights experts for a webinar hosted by the Center for Inclusive Democracy on the consequences of the Supreme Court's dismantling of a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Watch the webinar: www.maldef.org/117w

MALDEF is challenging Greeley, Colorado’s 2022 City Council map, arguing that the current districts are malapportioned and deny voters equal representation. Watch an interview with our clients, Lisa and Brian Bernal, and MALDEF Staff Attorney Antonio DelGrande to learn more about the case.

MALDEF is asking a federal court to prohibit future elections under Greeley's current City Council map and require the city to adopt districts that ensure equal representation for all voters. Read more about this case: www.maldef.org/w1t7

Lawsuit accuses Greeley officials of unfair city council representation

A new lawsuit has been leveled against the city of Greeley and the city council as three Greeley residents claim the city intentionally placed more Hispanic residents in Wards 1 and 2 when redrawing d...

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MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz joined dataindex.us for a Rapid Response Briefing to discuss key changes that experts predict may be under consideration for the 2030 Census, including the attempt to add an immigration-status question. Watch the webinar here: www.maldef.org/auzn

The proposed rule would expand OMB’s authority over federal grants, impose new restrictions on grant programs, and raise concerns about the impact on public participation, civil rights protections, and communities that rely on federally funded programs. Read our comments: www.maldef.org/o8h9