🚨Another attempt to toss out legally cast ballots has failed. SCOTUS ruled in Watson v. Republican National Committee that election officials can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day. This is a huge win for millions of voters and states that rely on vote-by-mail! https://bit.ly/4xWMf9m

🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled that Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, may keep her position while challenging the Trump admin’s attempt to fire her. The Trump admin wanted to embarrass a Black woman. They failed. Happy Monday! https://bit.ly/4anQbWL

📣 New Jersey still hasn't acted to protect voters from discrimination, even after SCOTUS's devastating Callais decision. The Governor must act. Call @mikiesherrill.bsky.social office & ask her endorse the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act NOW: (609) 292-6000!

🚨 Mayor Mamdani promised to keep NYPD's headcount flat, but his budget includes 580 new cops, while our communities lack services that will really keep us safe. We urge the Mamdani administration to invest in housing, healthcare & community—not more cops!

BREAKING 🚨: The Supreme Court will allow the Trump admin to deport over 350,000 Haitian families, terminating their temporary protected status. This endangers the Haitian immigrants who've come to the U.S. seeking refuge and safety and goes against America's promise of equal protection for all.

BREAKING: A federal district court denied a VRA challenge in DeSoto County, MS. Why? Because of SCOTUS's Callais ruling. But we will not stand for it. https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/federal-court-uses-callais-ruling-to-uphold-discriminatory-desoto-county-redistricting-plan/

Happy heavenly birthday to Tamir Rice, who would have been 24 today. Police violence and misconduct have been dismissed with no accountability for too long. Black people deserve to live in safety, and that’s exactly what we are fighting for every day at LDF.

BIG WIN: Georgia is another state we stopped from silencing Black voters with discriminatory maps. When we fight, we fin! https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/black-leaders-and-coalitions-in-georgia-lead-successful-effort-to-end-special-session-without-harmful-redistricting-legislation/

#OTD in 1972, Title IX became law, making it illegal for schools to discriminate based on sex. The law expanded access to education and reinforced the fact that everyone deserves a fair chance to learn and succeed.

BIG NEWS: The Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (DEVRA) passed in the state’s House of Reps! This bill will help prohibit racial discrimination, voter intimidation, and more. Senatehttps://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/delaware-voting-rights-act-passes-state-house-of-representatives/

🚨 LaMonica McIver stepped up at Delaney Hall to protect people from ICE. Black women have always stood up to protect our communities. Now, by refusing to fold to prosecution and intimidation from the Trump admin, she’s standing up for dissent in this country. She will continue to do so.

🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. death penalty population dropped below 2,000 for the first time since the '80s. The data is clear, the death penalty is no longer sustaining itself. https://bit.ly/4vxLJNO

🚨 Former NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman declined his Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Alabama due to efforts across the South to weaken voting rights for Black communities. This is what standing on business looks like. https://yhoo.it/43Lw0hN

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads working hard to ensure the next generation’s futures are in good hands. Whether that’s through joining the fight for racial justice or advocating for a fair, quality education, we see you and celebrate you!

Juneteenth represents the liberation and resilience of Black people in America. It is a day of celebration and a time to reflect on our unfinished fight for freedom. Our ancestors demanded their freedom, and their fight continues through our resistance and our commitment to a just future.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom didn’t end with emancipation. Black people have spent generations fighting to make the promise of freedom real through the ballot box. Honor that legacy: check your voter registration, plan to vote, and help others do the same at LDF.vote.

🚨 The history behind Juneteenth: The Emancipation Proclamation granted enslaved persons freedom in 1863, but until June 19, 1865, all enslaved people weren't free. Black Texans declared June 19, Juneteenth, to celebrate their freedom, and the state was the first to recognize the day as a holiday.

🚨BIG NEWS: The Michigan Voting Rights Act has passed the State Senate! At a time of nationwide attacks on Black political power, Michigan Senate leaders stepped up to protect Black voters. They made it clear that discrimination in voting should never be tolerated. https://bit.ly/4fN2Xl9

To celebrate #BlackMusicMonth and honor #Juneteenth, check out our top picks for songs that bring us joy and continue to shape our music and history. ❤️🖤💚 https://legaldefensefund.substack.com/p/soundtrack-of-joy-18-songs-on-ldfs

🚨 BREAKING: The FBI raided the offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative. OOC has been devoted to helping Ohioans register to vote. We are firmly against any use of law enforcement to intimidate voters and organizations! https://bit.ly/4ecfvkP

📢 The South has something to say! It’s time for action. Join us tomorrow in Atlanta for a week-long coalition-building event to discuss how we move our democracy forward.

🚨 Black museums need our support now more than ever. This Juneteenth, check out these must visit museums that are making sure Black history isn’t erased: https://bit.ly/4oxR8Sg

Do you know who the "grandmother" of Juneteenth is? Learn more about the incomparable Ms. Opal Lee: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/who-opal-lee

Voting rights are being stripped across the South so it's up to us to fight. On Tuesday, join our very own Tori Wenger for the Democracy: What’s At Stake Town Hall Series to discuss this year's midterms & preparing for a new Congress. Register now: https://www.mobilize.us/dream/event/965178/

Cyrus Carmack-Belton’s life was tragically cut short by Rick Chow. Black youth deserve protection from violence and the chance to grow into adulthood. Our hearts go out to Cyrus’ loved ones. We will continue to fight against hate and discrimination that harm our communities. https://bit.ly/4uDbfQh

Today we honor civil rights activist, Medgar Evers. As NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi, Evers fought against Jim Crow laws, desegregation in schools, and helped secure justice for Black communities. His legacy continues to inspire us in our fight for racial justice and equality.

The World Cup starts today, but every team had to qualify before competing on the world stage. Elections work the same way. Before candidates can appear on the November ballot, they must first win their primaries. That’s why your vote in every election matters. Get ready to vote at LDF.vote.

🚨 BREAKING: Tennessee enacted a congressional map that discriminates against Black voters so we’re suing to this map from being used in the ongoing 2026 elections! https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/ldf-joins-lawsuit-challenging-discriminatory-tennessee-congressional-map/

New Jersey needs the New Jersey Voting Act to be law now. It is time to make sure Black voters are heard, and voter protections are strengthened at the ballot. To the NJ Legislature and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social: enact the NJVRA!

The South Carolina Primary Election is tomorrow. Shoutout to the 177,000 South Carolinians cast their ballots during the early voting period, let’s keep this momentum going! To get ready to cast your ballot visit: LDF.vote/SC.

As Juneteenth approaches, we’re hosting a webinar to reflect on how the impacts of our past continue to shape Black communities today, specifically through the criminalization of homelessness. Understanding these patterns is how we break the cycle. Join us on June 16: https://bit.ly/4g1yhMZ

This weekend the Navy named the newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler in honor of our founder, Thurgood Marshall, at the General Dynamics-NASSCO shipyard. Congratulations to the Marshall family! https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/06/navy-christens-thurgood-marshall/

Black artists have always used their voices to tell our history. This Black Music Month, we’re celebrating the artists who paved the way for us to tell our stories, and the artists breaking barriers today, who refuse to let our magic go unheard. https://bit.ly/4nXK3dt

🚨We filed a brief supporting students challenging the removal of books, curriculam materials, and educational programming from schools run by the DOD. This is a part of the admin’s ongoing efforts to restrict certain viewpoints and undermine students’ First Amendment rights. https://bit.ly/4ouPlNT

🚨 BREAKING: We are challenging Trump’s latest mail-voting executive order. We are urging the federal court to uphold mail-in voting and hold USPS accountable for its prior commitment to deliver election mail to all voters without delays or exceptions. https://bit.ly/4er2zHK

🚨We argued in our City of Philadelphia v. Burgum case to protect and preserve Black history. The Trump admin removed Black exhibits from the President’s House Site in Philadelphi, as an effort to further deny Americans’ access to the truth about slavery and Black history. https://bit.ly/4dPM4F3

Happy heavenly birthday to Breonna Taylor. Breonna was 26 years old when she was murdered in her own home at the hands of police. Police officers continue to target and harm Black communities with no accountability. And they’re being funded to do it. That is why we fight.

#OTD in 1919, Congress passed the 19th Amendment. White women gained the right to vote, but Black women continued facing racist barriers and intimidation until the Voting Rights of 1965. Today those barriers are trying to be raised again as the Voting Rights Act is actively being gutted.

Between discriminatory policing and unfair housing, Black communities are being swept into a cycle of criminalization and homelessness. Join us on June 16 to learn how to break this cycle and protect Black communities against the systems that were built to work against them. https://bit.ly/4ufJVHH

🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court will allow Alabama to use its 2023 racially discriminatory congressional map. But best believe, our fight isn't over yet. https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/supreme-court-reinstates-racially-discriminatory-map-for-alabamas-2026-congressional-elections/

🚨BREAKING: We challenged Trump in court AGAIN! In March, Trump challenged mail-in-voting, so today, we joined the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and our other partners to reaffirm what the constitution says: only states and Congress can make changes to election rules! https://bit.ly/3ShYb5a

ICYMI 🚨: The EEOC made it easier for companies to discriminate. By removing a key rule that calls out employment discrimination, Black and LGBTQ+ employees face even more barriers to opportunity. We urge the EEOC to reverse course and restore the rule immediately. https://bit.ly/4dKy6o0

Happy Pride! This month and every day, we celebrate the joy and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities. With ongoing attacks against LGBTQ+ people, we remain committed to fighting for their rights and building a future that celebrates everyone, regardless of their identity. https://bit.ly/3PsPi8d

#OTD in 1870, Congress passed the First Enforcement Act to protect Black men from intimidation and violence at the polls. And if voting didn’t matter, it wouldn’t still be under attack today.

State Voting Rights Acts are critical to protecting our vote after the Callais decision. Michael Pernick, our Senior Counsel, breaks down why it is crucial for New Jersey to pass the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act. https://bit.ly/49NJ2Pl

ICE made nearly 400,000 arrests in the first 14 months of the Trump administration. This isn’t a coincidence. This is a direct attack on Black, Latinx, and immigrant communities and must be put to an end immediately. https://bit.ly/4nPR0gz

HAPPENING TODAY 🚨: we’re rallying across New York to support the #NY4ALL Act and end the separation of New York families. Until we pass #NY4All, New York will continue to let law enforcement agencies collude with ICE to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

BREAKING 🚨 : The Supreme Court ruled that Terry Pitchford, a Black man who was sentenced to death, was denied a fair jury selection process. Pitchford’s life was fortunately spared, but this is why we must root out all racial discrimination from the jury selection process! https://bit.ly/4xbswTg

The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. This fight is ours and we are going to finish it. Freedom Summer 2026 launches Juneteenth weekend. Join us for activations all the way through midterm elections: freedomsummer2026.com

BREAKING🚨: We urge the U.S. Court of Appeals to protect D.C. residents and put an end to the National Guard deployment in D.C. National Guard troops protect nobody. They bring unnecessary fear to our communities and harm Black residents. Enough is enough. https://bit.ly/43CGBeA