The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is a national civil rights organization founded in 1968 that seeks to protect and promote the civil rights of Latinos in the United States through litigation, advocacy, community education, and leadership development. MALDEF focuses on ensuring equal access to political representation, education, employment, and justice for Latino communities.
Civil rights enforcement, voting rights, immigration policy, educational equity, employment discrimination protections, and access to public institutions and political participation
Foundation grants, individual donations, corporate contributions, and charitable fundraising
Hispanic National Bar Association, NALEO Educational Fund, and various civil rights coalitions and Latino advocacy organizations
Non-profit organization
