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Anheuser-Busch’s Decades of Support for Latino Community to be Recognized at Los Angeles Gala

Hispanic y Latino News :: November 10th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment

Eva Longoria Parker to Be Honored at MALDEF 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala

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

Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: September 28th, 2009 :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment

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.

Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: September 1st, 2009 :: 5 minute to empowerment

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

Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: August 6th, 2009 – The Sonia Edition

A legal advocacy group launched an education and awareness campaign Wednesday encouraging Latinos in 11 Midwest states to participate in the 2010 Census. – MALDEF

In Memoriam: Mario F. Vazquez -vNovember 25, 1946-July 10, 2009

Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: July 16th, 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.

ya es hora Campaign Calls for Complete Count of Latinos and Immigrants in the 2010 Census

Hispanic y Latino News for Thursday June 4th, 2009

New Sonia Sotomayor website put out by MALDEF

CHC, CAPAC and Progressive Caucus Discuss Immigration Reform with Community Leaders

MALDEF urges choice of Hispanic to replace Souter on Supreme Court

COURT DENIES TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY’S EFFORTS TO STALL STUDENTS’ RIGHTS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

News Summaries for Friday – December 12th, 2008 – includes Business & Entertainment

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

Biography of María Blanco, Executive Director, Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute for Race, Diversity and Ethnicity – University of California, Berkeley Law School – Serving on Obama’s Education Transition Team

News Summary for November 20th & 21st, 2008

NCLR, LCCR, ADL, AAJC, National Urban League and MALDEF to Hold News Briefing on the Rise in Hate During and Since the Election

Braceros’ Claims Deadline Extended to January 5, 2009 – WWII-era Mexican Workers Granted Extra Time to File Claims for Withheld Payroll Savings.

Azteca America and University of Denver Latino Center Present State of Latinos Report on Capitol Hill to Obama and McCain Representatives

blankFarmers Branch, Texas Anti-Immigrant Ordinance Is Blocked While Challenge Continues

Blogante News Summary for Monday – September 15th, 2008

Blogante Essentials for Monday – September 15th, 2008

ACLU And MALDEF File Lawsuit To Stop Farmers Branch Newest Anti-Immigrant Ordinance

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda – 2008 Hispanic Public Policy Agenda – Download Here

Blogante News Summary for Sunday – August 10th, 2008

Blogante Essentials for Sunday – August 10th, 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

JUDGE ORDERS TEXAS TO REVAMP ITS BILINGUAL PROGRAMS – with additional documentation

Sheriff Arpaio Sued Over Racial Profiling Of Latinos In Maricopa County

Blogante News for Monday – June 28th, 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.

Blogante News for Monday – May 12th, 2008

MALDEF angry at Rush Limbaugh

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Honors Univision Communications for Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility

Blogante News for Thursday – April 10th, 2008

ACLU and MALDEF settle civil suit with Otero County, New Mexico

Blogante News for Wednesday – March 26, 2008

ACLU And MALDEF File Lawsuit Against Arizona Town Over Anti-Solicitation Law – Local Ordinance Targets Day Laborers And Violates Free Speech Rights

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund to Honor NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía With the Community Service Award

Blogante Headlines for Thursday – October 18th, 2007

Families Sue Otero County Sheriffs Over Illegal Immigration Raids – ACLU and MALDEF (the press release)

Albert Armendariz Sr., LULAC’s 22nd President, Known For Being a Passionate Advocate of Civil Rights Dies

Washington Mutual Executive Peter R. Villegas to be daytime moderator at Hispanic Business Magazine 2007’s EOY(R)

Val Zavala, Anchor, Life & Times, V.P News and Public Affairs, to be Mistress of Ceremonies at Hispanic Business Magazine 2007 EOY(R)

Nogales Investors Raises $245 Million Nogales Fund II; Will Target Investments in Middle Market Companies in U.S.

John Edwards for President-Edwards Introduces Opportunity Agenda For Latino Americans – Plan will strengthen schools so that every child can live the American Dream

Top News for July 30th, 2007

Interview with John Trasviña chief of Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) in San Antonio

A former federal civil rights prosecutor has taken the reins of the Atlanta office of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Latino Groups Play Key Role on Hill

MALDEF and NCLR Term Senate Minority Leader’s Blocking of Chavez Resolution an Affront to a Great American and the Latino Community

Media Invited to Unprecedented PRSA and Hispanic Market Pro Teleseminar on the Marketing Implications of Immigration Reform February 14

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

Eva Longoria – the First Face of BEBE SPORT

National Latino Organizations Express Concern About Recent Immigration Raids

LULAC Urges Immediate Moratorium on Immigration Raids Pending Congressional Action on Immigration Reform

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) names John Trasvina as president

Latino Leaders Host Luncheon in Honor of Mexico’s President-Elect Felipe Calderón, Wednesday, Nov. 8th, Washington, D.C.

Latino Organizations Express Disappointment That President Bush Signs the Secure Fence Act

Historic Latino Congreso Takes Strong Anti-War Stand

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

MALDEF, PRLDEF, HNBA Denounce Federal Official’s Comments Concerning Hispanic Underrepresentation in the Federal Government

MALDEF Honors LAA’s Maritza Pichon April 26 for Empowering Georgia’s Latino Community

Boli-Nica On Bolivia, Nicaragua, Latin America and US Politics: Random Thoughts On Immigration, Immigration Reform and What Not

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.

National Latino Organizations Express Extreme Disappointment with White House Support of Sensenbrenner Legislation

Latino Americans Deserve to Know: Will Roberts Respect and Protect Their Rights and Culture?

HNBA, MALDEF and Other Prominent Hispanic Groups Call For Appointment of Hispanic Justice to Supreme Court

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