Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and social justice through legal actions. It provides legal representation and advocates for policies that promote equality, especially for marginalized communities. Founded in 1940 by leaders like Thurgood Marshall, the LDF works to challenge racial discrimination, disenfranchisement, and injustice in courts and through public education. Its efforts aim to create a fairer society where everyone has equal access to justice and rights under the law.