Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

MALDEF urges President-elect Biden to make good on his vow to select a team that reflects America's diversity by appointing more Latinos to his admin, including a Latina to his cabinet. https://www.pbs.org//biden-team-announces-new-staff-picks-

Watch: ExxonMobil's policy of denying employment to #DACA recipients is being challenged by MALDEF in a class-action lawsuit. In Spanish: https://www.univision.com//hispano-denuncia-que-lo-descart

ICYMI: MALDEF filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of a #DACA recipient challenging the hiring policies of ExxonMobil. Spanish language: https://impactolatino.com/sonador-demanda-a-exxonmobil-por/

Increasing diversity at California universities should include reform of the weighted grade system that boosts GPA for students who take AP or honor courses because not all students have equal access to such courses, MALDEF president Thomas Saenz tells EdSource. https://edsource.org//proposition-16-lost-now-what-i/64582

Wondering how to #MakeAPlanToVote? Use the bilingual MALDEF voting guide to find out what your rights are in your state. #ProtectOurVote this election: https://www.maldef.org/2020/10/maldef-2020-voting-guide/ #MALDEFVote #vote2020

MALDEF filed a class-action lawsuit challenging ExxonMobil discriminatory policy of denying jobs to #DACA recipients https://www.maldef.org//maldef-sues-exxonmobil-for-discri/

If you have or had #DACA between Jan. 30, 2015 and Aug. 21, 2020, and applied for a loan from Wells Fargo you may be interested in information about a class action settlement; tap here http://WFDACALawsuit.com

Today MALDEF denounced the Senate Judiciary Committee's decision to support the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. The rushed nomination and disregard for Senate rules delegitimizes Judge Barrett and the entire process. Read our complete statement here: https://www.maldef.org//maldef-statement-opposing-judicia/

Join an event Friday 10/23 with MALDEF President Thomas Saenz tomorrow on California #Prop16 with UC Berkeley School of Law from 12:50 to 2pm: https://berkeley.zoom.us/s/94783013591

MALDEF joined civil rights and elected officials in opposing the rushed confirmation of nominee Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court https://civilrights.org//senators-schumer-booker-civil-ri/

#MakeAPlanToVote this election and know your rights. Check out MALDEF’s voting guide for 13 states including Arizona, California, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Also available in Spanish: https://www.maldef.org/2020/10/maldef-2020-voting-guide/ #ProtectOurVote #MALDEFVote #Vote2020

ICYMI: MALDEF president Thomas A. Saenz joined The Raben Group and others to discuss "The Case for Bringing Back Affirmative Action" and why you should vote #YesOnProp16 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4RuU25jKI

Ward Connerly wants to pretend discrimination isn’t real. But we can’t afford to keep pretending that it doesn't exist. MALDEF's Thomas Saenz explains to Conan Nolan how Proposition 16 will allow policymakers to address bias and create more opportunities. Vote #yesProp16. https://www.nbclosangeles.com//newsconference-cal/2445849/

As part of our #CABallotGuide, we support #YesOn17 because it expands the ability to vote. #DemocracyNeedsEveryone Learn why #MALDEF supports #Prop17 at https://www.maldef.org//maldef-california-ballot-guide-20/ #MALDEFVote #Vote2020

Register today for "The Case for Bringing Back Affirmative Action", a panel discussion about #Prop16 on the CA ballot with MALDEF pres Thomas A. Saenz & others sponsored by The Raben Group. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-case-for-bringing-back-aff

Register now for a free webinar on "The State of Latinos in Hollywood" with Latin Heat Entertainment and featuring MALDEF president Thomas A. Saenz, Edward James Olmos, and others. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. PT. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-latinos-in-hollyw

Today marks 26 years since thousands marched against California's anti-immigrant Prop. 187. MALDEF is proud to have been a part of the historic fight to protect Latino civil rights. Learn more: https://www.maldef.org//proposition-187-the-grand-daddy-o/

Reviving #PuertoRico from natural disasters requires collaboration with Puerto Rico’s government and community leadership to develop economic and social support plans that allow the island to rebuild and retain its social capital. #NHLA2020 Read the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda here: https://nationalhispanicleadership.org/about-nhla/our-agenda

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda supports policies for gender-affirmation and prohibits discrimination against LGBTQ people. #NHLA2020 https://nationalhispanicleadership.org/about-nhla/our-agenda