The Legal Defense Fund

06/15/2026

We're kicking off a week of Freedom Day celebrations by spotlighting the woman whose advocacy helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

Meet Ms. Opal Lee: the Grandmother of Juneteenth and a Black history maker you need to know. ✨

06/14/2026

KNICKS IN 5. New York knows how to fight and win! We will be carrying that same energy to the primary election on June 23 and getting the NYC gang database abolished!

06/12/2026

Today we honor civil rights activist, Medgar Evers. As NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi, Evers spoke out against Jim Crow laws, fought for desegregation in schools, and investigated the murder of Emmet Till. Evers' efforts helped secure justice for Black communities, and his legacy continues to inspire us in our fight for racial justice and equality.

06/11/2026

The FIFA World Cup starts today, but every team must earn its spot through qualifying matches.

Elections work the same way. Before candidates can compete in November, they must first make it through the primaries. That’s why your vote in every election matters. Make sure your voice is heard and get ready to vote at LDF.vote.

06/10/2026

This Pride Month, we’re giving flowers to the organizations working day in and day out to defend and protect LGBTQ+ communities. Thank you for celebrating inclusivity, fighting for inclusive policies, and building a future where everyone is celebrated.

PFLAG National
Human Rights Campaign
Black & Pink National
Transgender Law Center

06/09/2026

ICE made nearly 400,000 arrests in the first 14 months of the Trump administration. This isn’t a coincidence. This is a direct attack on Black, Latinx, and immigrant communities. We’re tracking ICE’s impacts on our communities and demanding their violent streak be put to an end.

06/08/2026

The South Carolina Primary Election is tomorrow. South Carolina broke a record when over 177,000 South Carolinians cast their ballots during the early voting period. Let’s keep this momentum going and vote. To get ready to cast your ballot visit: LDF.vote/SC.

06/07/2026

This weekend the Navy named the newest John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler in honor of our founder, Thurgood Marshall, at the General Dynamics-NASSCO shipyard.

Congratulations to the Marshall family on this honor. Hear more about the event from LDF board member and Thurgood Marshall’s granddaughter, Cecilia Marshall:

From childhood weekends with Grandpa to the deck of a Navy ship, Cecilia Marshall reflects on legacy, duty, and the next generation

06/07/2026

As Juneteenth approaches, we’re hosting a webinar to reflect on how the impacts of our past continue to shape Black communities today, specifically through the criminalization of homelessness. Understanding these patterns is how we break the cycle.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 to learn more: https://bit.ly/4g1yhMZ

06/06/2026

From Nina Simone to Kendrick Lamar, Black artists have always used their voices to speak against injustices and keep our history alive. This Black Music Month, we’re celebrating the artists who paved the way for us to tell our stories, and the artists today who refuse to let our magic go unheard.