On Sept.8, the Supreme Court granted a stay pending appeal in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo. In a 6–3 decision, an injunction was lifted, allowing immigration enforcement practices in L.A. to resume during the appeal. Read our explainer of Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion www.maldef.org/Resources

⚖️ California just took a historic step. With Gov. Gavin Newsom signing SB 627, banning extreme masking by law enforcement— putting transparency, accountability, and safety first. The No Secret Police Act was sponsored by MALDEF, Prosecutors Alliance Action, and IC4IJ. www.maldef.org/lhn9

Recent arrests of DACA recipients under the current administration are raising serious concerns. Legal protections for immigrants brought here as children are being violated nationwide. MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz weighed in on this issue: www.maldef.org/3v16

Looking for money for college? Check out MALDEF’s updated 2026-2027 Scholarship Resource Guide; many are offered regardless of immigration status: www.maldef.org/qjeb

🎙️ MALDEF’s Thomas A. Saenz joined Tim Miller on @thebulwark.com to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on ICE racial profiling in LA and our case on behalf of Job Garcia — a U.S. citizen unlawfully detained by ICE. Watch the podcast episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m20U...

Lea la declaración de MALDEF sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema de permitir que ICE utilice el perfil racial en Los Ángeles. El presidente de MALDEF, Thomas A. Saenz, condena el fallo, afirmando que pone en peligro a las comunidades latinas. www.maldef.org/xxa3

Redistricting should strengthen democracy and ensure fair representation; Texas’ mid-cycle redistricting undermines these principles. MALDEF remains committed to challenging racial gerrymandering wherever it occurs. www.maldef.org/ym7i%E2%80%8B

Read MALDEF’s statement on today’s Supreme Court decision to allow ICE to use racial profiling in Los Angeles. MALDEF Pres. Thomas Saenz condemns the ruling, saying it endangers Latino communities and violates constitutional rights. Read the full statement: www.maldef.org/1wjz ​

The Trump administration is pushing to end in-state tuition for undocumented students nationwide. But California’s AB 540 law provides a stronger defense against the administration’s efforts, MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas Saenz tells LAist. www.maldef.org/6z5d

MALDEF is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for an en banc review to rehear a case challenging an Arkansas law that limits who can assist voters, including those who need language assistance. MALDEF continues to fight for the voting rights of all. www.maldef.org/002n ​

MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz joined partner organizations to respond to calls for a mid-decade census and attempts to exclude non-citizens from apportionment counts — distractions from the real priority: ensuring a fair and accurate 2030 Census. www.maldef.org/k50o

MALDEF, on behalf of a group of students, is standing up against a U.S.-government lawsuit that could eliminate in-state tuition for undocumented students in Kentucky. Learn more about our recent case here: www.maldef.org/nky9

Illinois took a major step to protect the rights of all students—regardless of immigration status. Thanks to advocates like MALDEF and our partners, H.B. 3247 prohibits schools from sharing certain information related to immigration status. .https://www.maldef.org/9q0x ​

Join MALDEF in San Antonio, Texas, for our 2025 San Antonio Awards Gala as we celebrate champions of civil rights and justice! ✨ 📍 The Westin Riverwalk 📌 Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 🍸 Reception | 6:00 PM 🍽️ Dinner & Awards | 7:00 PM Secure your tickets! www.maldef.org/lv9n

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has rejected appeals trying to overturn the court-drawn Yakima Valley map, upholding protections for Latino voters. www.maldef.org/7qzd ​

The Trump administration’s legal challenges to in-state tuition threaten access to higher education for undocumented students nationwide. MALDEF is appealing the Texas case to ensure immigrant students are not unfairly denied the chance to pursue a college education. www.maldef.org/kqnq ​

Thomas A. Saenz, Presidente y Asesor Jurídico General de MALDEF, habló sobre cómo los nuevos mapas de distritos electorales en Texas buscan impedir que las comunidades minoritarias ganen representación. Obtén más información aquí: www.maldef.org/78nz

At a media briefing with @amcommmedia.bsky.social Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF president & general counsel, explained how Texas’s redistricting plan advantages Republicans and violates the Voting Rights Act. 📺 Watch here: www.maldef.org/uz10

A DACA recipient in NYC was denied an auto loan by Municipal Credit Union solely due to his immigration status, violating federal law. MALDEF will keep fighting against discriminatory practices. Learn more: www.maldef.org/33pg

MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz received a Lifetime Achievement Award from SVREP for his decades of dedication to justice and equality for the Latino community. He continues to be a powerful advocate and change agent for civil rights nationwide.

A federal judge has allowed to move forward a lawsuit against a property management company that denied a lease to a DACA recipient in New Jersey. MALDEF defends the rights of all immigrants to engage economically. www.maldef.org/v0n9 ​

El gobernador de Illinois, J.B. Pritzker firmó la ley H.B. 3247, que protege el derecho de todos los estudiantes del estado a recibir una educación pública gratuita desde kínder hasta el duodécimo grado, sin importar su estatus migratorio. Obtén más información aquí: www.maldef.org/2b0g

MALDEF Legislative Staff Attorney Martín Klein spoke about H.B. 3247, a new Illinois law that affirms every child’s right to a public education. MALDEF continues to lead the fight to ensure equal access to public education in Illinois and across the nation. 📚

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed H.B. 3247 into law, protecting every Illinois students’ right to a free K-12 public education - regardless of immigration status. 📚Learn more here: www.maldef.org/5mdn

@outsports.com covered MALDEF’s latest lawsuit on behalf of a transgender athlete whose civil rights were violated by the revocation of her scholarship. & eligibility. MALDEF is suing the college, league, and national association to protect her civil rights. www.maldef.org/fgep ​

The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this month, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights: www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...

MALDEF Staff Attorney Eduardo Casas was recently interviewed by @latimes.com, discussing the lack of transparency from immigration officials conducting mass raids, and underscoring concerns about U.S. citizens being entangled in these broad raids. Read more here: www.maldef.org/seey%E2%80%8...

The push to end DACA by Texas could backfire, undermining communities that benefit the state. In an interview with @houstonchronricle.com, MALDEF President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz assures, “Nobody’s gonna lose work authorization tomorrow.” Read more here: www.maldef.org/r40f

A Latina athlete recruited to play women’s volleyball was later denied her scholarship ​and the chance to play because she is transgender. MALDEF is fighting back by filing a lawsuit against this unlawful act of sex-based discrimination. www.maldef.org/vn62

The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this week, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights: www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...

The 1975 federal Voting Rights Act became law 50 years ago this week, securing important protections for Latino and other language minority voters. Learn more about MALDEF’s successful fight to protect voting rights: www.maldef.org/1975-voting-...

MALDEF protects immigrants’ rights to participate in our economy by challenging financial institutions that unlawfully block DACA recipients and other immigrants from financial products based solely on their immigration status. Learn more here: www.maldef.org/h4bv

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, a champion for educational equity and longtime ally. We proudly honored her in 2013. Her legacy will not be forgotten.​

Recently released mid-cycle district maps in Texas, drawn by Republicans, include Latino-majority districts, but that alone does not mean the maps do not violate the Voting Rights Act, MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz tells @theguardian.com. Read more here. www.maldef.org/ys70 ​

📣 A federal judge has let MALDEF’s clients, @ndlon.bsky.social, intervene in Huntington Beach’s suit attacking CA’s sanctuary law. The city is backed by a group tied to Trump’s ally Stephen Miller. The fight goes beyond politics—this is about defending civil rights. www.maldef.org/ujxw

In an interview with @capitalandmain.bsky.social , MALDEF Western Regional Counsel Ernest Herrera, and our client Job Garcia, a U.S. citizen, speak out about his experience being unlawfully & violently taken into custody. www.maldef.org/o937

📚 Nearly a decade after MALDEF’s landmark win in Martinez v. New Mexico for underserved Latino and Native American students, the state is now required to act. MALDEF’s Ernest Herrera spoke with @abqjournal.bsky.social about this: www.maldef.org/xfkl ​

Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, joined civil rights leaders to discuss the Voting Rights Act’s legacy. The briefing marked its 60th anniversary, the 50th of its 1975 expansion, and ongoing efforts to protect voting rights.

MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz spoke with @npr.org about the latest efforts by DHS to undermine DACA protections by attempting to get DACA recipients to self-deport. Learn more about this issue here: www.maldef.org/3rbm

MALDEF President & General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz told @thehill.com that Texas’ & other states’ mid-cycle redistricting efforts could violate the Voting Rights Act. He warned MALDEF is ready to sue, stressing that redistricting cannot occur at the expense of civil rights. www.maldef.org/b606

Thank you to our fundraiser sponsors - Hispanic National Bar Association Region XVIII & the Mexican American Bar Association of LA County & host Andrade Gonzalez, LLP, & to all who attended. Your support makes our civil rights advocacy possible. Join us in defending democracy: www.maldef.org

MALDEF V.P. of Litigation, Nina Perales joined Capital Tonight, Spectrum News 1 Texas to discuss the DOJ & Texas Gov. Abbott’s effort to redraw congressional maps, MALDEF’s advocacy for voters of color, and the importance of fair representation. www.maldef.org/acqp ​​

MALDEF is co-sponsoring California SB 627, which bans law enforcement from covering their faces during operations in the state. This is a vital step for transparency and accountability - no one should be arrested by unidentified agents in masks. ​​ www.maldef.org/0yic

Ernest Herrera, abogado de MALDEF, y Job Garcia conversaron con @jorgeramosnews sobre la detención y agresión ilegal que sufrió Job a manos de agentes federales de inmigración. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tviP...

Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF President & General Counsel, spoke with @texastribune.org about Texas’s planned mid-decade redistricting, catalyzed by a letter from the Department of Justice. MALDEF is part of an ongoing challenge to the current maps on behalf of Latino voters. www.maldef.org/72uy

@dailykos.com reported on MALDEF’s representation of Job Garcia, a U.S. citizen who was unlawfully detained by immigration agents. The Trump administration is targeting immigration enforcement against the Latino community. www.maldef.org/gc4h

🎥 In an interview with @npr.org Ernest Herrera, MALDEF Western Regional Counsel, and his client Job Garcia discuss how masked agents operating without transparency disregard due process and harm communities. www.maldef.org/eaap ​

Violent immigration raids terrorize communities and violate civil rights, as with our client Job Garcia, a U.S. citizen who was filming a Home Depot raid in LA when agents turned violent. MALDEF is fighting to defend the rights of all Latinos, regardless of citizenship. www.maldef.org/c5lr

📸 Brittany Ochoa (Chicago Kent College of Lawl), Andrea D. Jimenez Flores (Stanford Law School), Eugenio Garza (University of Chicago), Ariel Trejo (University of Chicago), and Dorismar Cruz-Metizo (Notre Dame).

Job Garcia, a U.S. citizen, was racially profiled and unlawfully detained for filming an immigration raid. This is a violation of civil rights - and we’re fighting to protect the rights of everyone regardless of where they were born. Learn more here: www.maldef.org/qoix