Mexican American legal defense

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the civil rights of Mexican Americans and other Latino communities. It works to ensure fair treatment under the law, improves access to education, secures voting rights, and fights discrimination. MALDEF uses legal strategies, policy advocacy, and community engagement to address issues like language barriers, inequality, and racial justice. Its goal is to promote equal opportunities and protect the legal rights of Latino individuals and communities across the United States.