
Legal Defense Fund
@NAACP_LDF
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America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education. Established in 1940.
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Joined March 2010
"Those of us who see and feel the boundless potential of this radical American experiment still have the power to shape and transform it." @JNelsonLDF calls for a collective fight for the future of our democracy following the 2024 election: https://t.co/ItDylxinJp
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From the arts to social justice, the Latin community has helped shape our society into what it is today. As we close out Latin Heritage Month, let’s celebrate the legacies of these vibrant communities by fighting for their rights and ensuring their contributions are recognized
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Read more about the case at:
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Court’s decision in Louisiana v Callais could limit voters from challenging racial discriminatory districts
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The political prosecution of Attorney General James is yet another example of a truly disturbing pattern within this administration to attack and punish Black public servants, especially Black women! We firmly denounce any indictment with the goal of partisan retribution. Our
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🚨 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
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With a history of discriminatory practices, Craig Trainor has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Millions of Americans already face barriers when it comes to securing housing. Appointing someone who is actively trying to
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Fair maps mean your neighborhood gets what it needs. Unfair maps? That’s how potholes stay, schools struggle, and clinics close. Redistricting always hits close to home. That’s why we’re headed back to SCOTUS on 10/15 to defend the Voting Right Act of 1965.
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Happy birthday to the ICONIC @RevJJackson 🤩🎉 Founder and President of the @RPCoalition and one of America’s foremost civil rights, and faith-based leaders, Reverend Jackson has shown an unwavering commitment to building an inclusive society and securing justice for all. Today
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🚨 🚨 🚨 President Trump approved the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. And the administration won’t stop at Chicago. They are testing how far they can push their authoritarian agenda by needlessly deploying National Guard troops in cities they deem unsafe, and
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Here’s to another victory! 🎉 On Friday, a federal appeals court in Massachusetts upheld a block on President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. This decision affirms what we already knew: no president is above the Constitution, and if you were born in the U.S.,
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They banned Walker. They banned Morrison. They banned Butler. But we still read. Black authors have always written truth to power. During #BannedBooksWeek, we honor their words and our right to read them.
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ICYMI 🚨 Last week, Missouri stripped Black voters of their power by enacting an unfair, discriminatory congressional map. Off-cycle redistricting is real – and it’s done to deprive Black voters of having a say in what happens in their own communities. We stand with Black
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The U.S. is in a housing crisis, and Black families are bearing the brunt. From wrongful evictions to heightened costs, discriminatory policies prevent Black communities from receiving fair housing. @TMI_LDF’s Dr. Sandhya Kajeepeta urges local governments to step in.
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Happy birthday to the one and only Fannie Lou Hamer! 🎉 A key leader in the fight for voting rights, Hamer brought national attention to the systemic racism Black communities in the South faced – leaving an undeniable legacy on the civil rights movement.
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Happy birthday @thereval! 🥳 Thank you for leading @NationalAction in their fight for justice and using your voice and platform to push our democracy forward.
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