History has demonstrated time and time again that true change comes not from a single election or moment but from sustained work. I invite you to join LDF in these precarious times and fight to protect and advance American democracy and racial justice as we have always done.

The political prosecution of A.G Leticia James is yet another example of the Trump admin’s alarming pattern of attacking and punishing Black public servants, esp Black women, who it personally and politically opposes. Read our statement below.

C-SPAN presents: The Roast of House Speaker Mike Johnson

🚨 The Voting Rights Act is not a topic of discussion — it’s a tool for equal representation.. On October 15, SCOTUS will rehear Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2 of the VRA. The outcome could reshape voting rights nationwide, potentially allowing states to

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. I am not fearful — I am fearless. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights.

Congratulations to the Gullah-Geechee community on this historic win for land preservation. Georgia’s highest court sides with slave descendants fighting to protect threatened island community

Well, isn’t this great? Yet? Again? Asking for the millions of tax-paying Americans who will suffer needlessly because of this circus called an administration. Government Shuts Down After Senate Spending Votes Fail https://t.co/l0uGxExVl5

LDF is proud to join this important effort to denounce the baseless targeting of civil society. Progressive nonprofits condemn Trump's targeting of George Soros and his foundations

Powerful new piece by Nikole Hannah Jones on the mainstreaming of extremism via collective tragedy and trauma. What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed

Still heartbroken over the passing of freedom fighter Assata Olugbala Shakur who died in exile in Cuba. Assata means “she who struggles” and she never left the struggle even during her decades of asylum. Resistance & resilience personified. May she rest in peace and power.

Former Fed Chairs Urge Supreme Court to Protect Fed Independence in support of Lisa Cook https://t.co/1USQ8ZFUfl

The Comey indictment coupled with today’s executive order targeting so-called antifa groups and supporters is another significant acceleration in our descent as a nation to one marked by overt political retribution and absolute abuse of executive power. https://t.co/7zqXSjanxv

BREAKING: Despite the lack of clear evidence and ethical concerns about bringing a case without clear probable cause,per sources, Halligan sought an indictment of FMR FBI Director James Comey days after Trump demanded DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies.

Trump-known violator of housing discrimination laws-forced HUD employees to discriminate on taxpayers' dime according to whistleblowers. Housing discrim exacerbates segregation & concentrated poverty. LDF's fight for fair housing just got turbocharged.

Agnes Gund, a force in art and equity, passed away. A visionary philanthropist, beloved friend of LDF, she led the Museum of Modern Art as President Emerita and founded the Art for Justice Fund. In 2017 we honored her with our highest award. Her legacy endures. Rest in power.💐

Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Condemn House Resolution Glorifying Charlie Kirk’s Record and Call for Meaningful Action to Address Hate -

LDF Mourns the Loss of Agnes Gund, Devoted Philanthropist and Advocate for Social Good -

Members of the House just passed H.Res.719 by a 310-58 vote including the following CBC members: Minority Leader Jeffries (NY), Rep. Don Davis (NC), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY), and Rep, David Scott (GA). https://t.co/igFQx6ghhk

At a time when our fed govt has launched a war on truth and history-incl’g erasing the contributions of Black ppl in the making & molding of our country-lawmakers face a choice about who & what they lionize in this moment. Denouncing violence dn require veneration of vile beliefs

LDF Files Amicus Brief Opposing National Guard Deployment in D.C. -

Demartravion “Trey” Reed’s death is a tragedy under any circumstances. There are familiar historical markers, but caution counsels patience b4 conclusions. Delta State & local law enforcement owe his family, the students & the broader community full transparency and swift action.