Posts Tagged ‘MALDEF’
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November 12, 2009
Anheuser-Busch’s Decades of Support for Latino Community to be Recognized at Los Angeles Gala
November 10, 2009
Eva Longoria Parker to Be Honored at MALDEF 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala
October 15, 2009
National Latino Congreso Issues Call to Action – Action Plans Will be Launched on Justice for Immigrants, Climate Change, Saving Homes, and Creating Jobs during Jan. 2010 National Latino Congreso in El Paso, Texas
September 28, 2009
The head (Thomas Saenz) of the nation’s leading Latino legal advocacy group (MALDEF) said if comprehensive immigration legislation seems unlikely in 2010, Congress should make down payments by passing smaller-scale reforms.
September 1, 2009
The latest data show that 41% of Latina students do not graduate on time with a standard high school diploma – - New MALDEF Report Highlights Latina Students Face Greater Challenges Than Counterparts
August 13, 2009
The Mexican Legal Defense and Educaiton Fund is denouncing Georgia’s appeal of the Justice Department’s rejection of a voter check plan.
August 6, 2009
A legal advocacy group launched an education and awareness campaign Wednesday encouraging Latinos in 11 Midwest states to participate in the 2010 Census. – MALDEF
July 20, 2009
A New Day For Latino Civil Rights – Host Michel Martin interviews Thomas Saenz who is the new president of one of the oldest Latino civil rights organizations, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
July 15, 2009
L.A. mayor’s chief counsel tapped to lead MALDEF – Thomas Saenz, who led negotiations with city labor unions and defended the city’s living wage ordinance, will become president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
June 4, 2009
New Sonia Sotomayor website put out by MALDEF
May 7, 2009
Petition Launched Urging DOJ to Investigate Luis Ramirez Hate Crime
May 6, 2009
MALDEF urges choice of Hispanic to replace Souter on Supreme Court
March 21, 2009
The $8.5 million settlement of a class action lawsuit on behalf of mainly Hispanic construction workers in California will set a precedent, the Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund said.
February 1, 2009
Latino advocates sued the Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday over new rules affecting which non-U.S. citizens can obtain driver’s licenses and identification cards. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed the lawsuit in state district court in Austin.
December 20, 2008
COURT DENIES TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY’S EFFORTS TO STALL STUDENTS’ RIGHTS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
December 12, 2008
MALDEF CALLS FOR NATIONAL ACTION IN WAKE OF KILLING OF THIRD LATINO VICTIM OF A HATE CRIME IN FIVE MONTHS
Lawsuit Challenging Denial Of Bail Rights For Immigrants Can Continue, Says Federal Court – Class Action Status Granted For Plaintiffs
November 21, 2008
NCLR, LCCR, ADL, AAJC, National Urban League and MALDEF to Hold News Briefing on the Rise in Hate During and Since the Election
September 22, 2008
blankFarmers Branch, Texas Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Is Blocked While Challenge Continues
September 15, 2008
ACLU And MALDEF File Lawsuit To Stop Farmers Branch Newest Anti-Immigrant Ordinance
August 10, 2008
Video: MALDEF discusses the Shenandoah, Pennsylvania Murder (Hate Crime) on CNN
Court Blocks Local Arizona Anti-Solicitation Law – Law Restricted Free Speech Rights Of Day Laborers
July 27, 2008
JUDGE ORDERS TEXAS TO REVAMP ITS BILINGUAL PROGRAMS – with additional documentation
July 18, 2008
Sheriff Arpaio Sued Over Racial Profiling Of Latinos In Maricopa County
June 30, 2008
Did You Know? None of the major Latino organizations-NALEO, LULAC, National Council of La Raza (NCLR), MALDEF, Southwest Voter Registration (leaders of SVREP have, however, taken positions) have come out against the Iraq war.
May 12, 2008
MALDEF angry at Rush Limbaugh
April 21, 2008
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Honors Univision Communications for Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility
April 10, 2008
ACLU and MALDEF settle civil suit with Otero County, New Mexico
March 25, 2008
ACLU And MALDEF File Lawsuit Against Arizona Town Over Anti-Solicitation Law – Local Ordinance Targets Day Laborers And Violates Free Speech Rights
March 6, 2008
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund to Honor NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía With the Community Service Award
October 17, 2007
Families Sue Otero County Sheriffs Over Illegal Immigration Raids – ACLU and MALDEF (the press release)
October 15, 2007
Albert Armendariz Sr., LULAC’s 22nd President, Known For Being a Passionate Advocate of Civil Rights Dies
October 14, 2007
Washington Mutual Executive Peter R. Villegas to be daytime moderator at Hispanic Business Magazine 2007’s EOY(R)
September 17, 2007
Val Zavala, Anchor, Life & Times, V.P News and Public Affairs, to be Mistress of Ceremonies at Hispanic Business Magazine 2007 EOY(R)
September 11, 2007
Nogales Investors Raises $245 Million Nogales Fund II; Will Target Investments in Middle Market Companies in U.S.
September 10, 2007
John Edwards for President-Edwards Introduces Opportunity Agenda For Latino Americans – Plan will strengthen schools so that every child can live the American Dream
July 30, 2007
Interview with John Trasviña chief of Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) in San Antonio
July 11, 2007
A former federal civil rights prosecutor has taken the reins of the Atlanta office of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
May 16, 2007
Latino Groups Play Key Role on Hill
April 2, 2007
MALDEF and NCLR Term Senate Minority Leader’s Blocking of Chavez Resolution an Affront to a Great American and the Latino Community
February 6, 2007
Media Invited to Unprecedented PRSA and Hispanic Market Pro Teleseminar on the Marketing Implications of Immigration Reform February 14
January 9, 2007
Hispanic Immigration Leaders to Anchor National PRSA and Hispanic Market Pro Teleseminar February 14 on the Impact and Implications of Immigration Reform for Marketing Communicators
January 4, 2007
Eva Longoria – the First Face of BEBE SPORT
December 21, 2006
National Latino Organizations Express Concern About Recent Immigration Raids
December 20, 2006
LULAC Urges Immediate Moratorium on Immigration Raids Pending Congressional Action on Immigration Reform
November 10, 2006
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) names John Trasvina as president
November 6, 2006
Latino Leaders Host Luncheon in Honor of Mexico’s President-Elect Felipe Calderón, Wednesday, Nov. 8th, Washington, D.C.
October 27, 2006
Latino Organizations Express Disappointment That President Bush Signs the Secure Fence Act
September 12, 2006
Historic Latino Congreso Takes Strong Anti-War Stand
August 8, 2006
MALDEF, PRLDEF and HNBA Denounce Federal Official’s Comments Concerning Hispanic Underrepresentation in the Federal Government, Call Upon Federal Agency to Exercise Legally-Mandated Oversight
August 7, 2006
MALDEF, PRLDEF, HNBA Denounce Federal Official’s Comments Concerning Hispanic Underrepresentation in the Federal Government
April 24, 2006
MALDEF Honors LAA’s Maritza Pichon April 26 for Empowering Georgia’s Latino Community
April 20, 2006
Boli-Nica On Bolivia, Nicaragua, Latin America and US Politics: Random Thoughts On Immigration, Immigration Reform and What Not
March 10, 2006
The president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, one of the nation’s leading Latino advocacy groups, announced her resignation Thursday.
December 20, 2005
National Latino Organizations Express Extreme Disappointment with White House Support of Sensenbrenner Legislation
September 15, 2005
Latino Americans Deserve to Know: Will Roberts Respect and Protect Their Rights and Culture?
September 7, 2005
HNBA, MALDEF and Other Prominent Hispanic Groups Call For Appointment of Hispanic Justice to Supreme Court
