Through the years, MALDEF has been at the forefront of civil rights litigation, setting precedent in many cases and establishing new systems to elect officials, hire and promote employees, and educate children.
On the non-litigation side, MALDEF works extensively on the issues of redistricting and census adjustment and is undertaking a nationwide media outreach campaign to ensure that all Latinos are counted in the 2000 Census. Additionally, through its leadership development programs, MALDEF trains and empowers Latinos to serve on policy-making boards and commissions at the local, state and national levels.
Through the skills and training taught in its parent leadership programs, MALDEF also provides parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for a quality education for their children. |
