Legal Defense Fund
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America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education. Established in 1940.
NYC & DC
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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President & Director-Counsel @JNelsonLDF didn’t just argue Louisiana v. Callais — she broke it down on @MSNBC. ➡️ It’s about race, not party. ➡️ Allen v. Milligan set the precedent. ➡️ SCOTUS followed the law then. And it should again.
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🚨 JUST IN: Jefferson County refuses to draw a fair map — so their racially discriminatory one stays while they appeal our win. Democracy is on the line in Alabama AGAIN. LDF and our clients won’t stop fighting for fair representation and WE WON'T GIVE UP.
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UPDATE: We re-argued Louisiana v. Callais at the Supreme Court and defended voting rights for communities of color. Our team showed up strong in and outside of the courtroom. But the fight isn’t over yet.
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All voters have a right to an equal voice in our political process — that is the promise of the Voting Rights Act. And that is exactly what we defended today at the Supreme Court. Thank you to those who rallied, our clients, our partners at @ACLU, @ACLUofLouisiana, and
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Live from the Supreme Court @JNelsonLDF: "We only have the diversity we see across the South because of litigation that forced the creation of opportunity districts under the Voting Rights Act." Hear the live quote on @nytimes:
nytimes.com
In a dispute over a Louisiana voting map, the conservative majority signaled it might prohibit using race as a factor in creating election districts. Resulting redistricting could let states cement...
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CALLAIS UPDATE: We are at the Supreme Court where our President & Director-Counsel Janai Nelson will argue on behalf of all voters in Louisiana v. Callais. This case could decide the future of the Voting Rights Act! Tune in at https://t.co/2dxjh9v6rt starting at 10 AM EST.
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Since 1965, the VRA has ensured fair representation for all Americans. But right now, those protections are under threat again — especially in places like Louisiana. Today, LDF is at the Supreme Court fighting to protect those very rights, and we all must tune in! 📺 Tune in
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🚨📰Front Page Alert! LDF is back at the Supreme Court tomorrow at 10AM. The fight? Saving the Voting Rights Act from being gutted. The stakes? Black political power for generations.
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Today is George Floyd’s birthday. He should be here today, celebrating his 52nd birthday – instead we are mourning his unjust passing years later. Today is a reminder of why we fight: because we deserve justice. We deserve to feel safe. We deserve to live in a country that
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Proud to support Lena Waithe and Liza Jessie Peterson, whose one-woman show The Peculiar Patriot is shaking up Baltimore Center Stage. It’s powerful, funny, and deeply moving—a must-see story about mass incarceration and its impact on Black and Brown communities. It’s about
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This Indigenous Peoples’ Day we honor the resilience, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. Today also serves as a reminder that true justice means advocating for the freedom and rights of Indigenous communities, uplifting their voices, and honoring their
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Black women have long led the fight for democracy. LDF litigators Constance Baker Motley, Judith Reed, Elaine Jones, Christina Swarns, and Leah Aden, have all argued before SCOTUS, and LDF’s President and Director-Counsel, @JNelsonLDF, will do so soon. Tune in to oral
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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:
theguardian.com
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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