MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

MALDEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Latino civil rights in the United States. Founded in 1968 and based in Los Angeles, California, it is recognized as a prominent national advocate for Latino communities. The organization pursues social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access.

Its work serves Latino individuals and communities seeking protection of civil rights and greater access to opportunity, addressing discrimination and barriers in education, employment, immigration, and civic participation. On January 30, 2025, MALDEF Property Management Corporation filed suit against the Michigan Credit Union League, alleging discriminatory lending practices, illustrating the organization’s use of legal action to enforce civil rights.

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