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The Legal Defense Fund We are America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy
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📣 NYC: Join us tonight for a free, in-person Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigrat...
10/22/2026

📣 NYC: Join us tonight for a free, in-person Know Your Rights training where you'll learn what to do if you see immigration agents — at home or in your community — and how to protect yourself and your neighbors.

All are welcome. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4zqJJbm

10/21/2026

Students are showing up to be heard. They’re voting to protect our democracy and their future. Follow their lead and make your plan to vote in 2 weeks at LDF.vote.

10/19/2026

Voting is safe. It always has been, and this administration has no evidence to the contrary. Your vote is your voice, and it's how we protect our freedom.

Getting ready for Election Day takes less than a minute. Your morning coffee takes longer. Make your voting plan today at LDF.vote. It's quick and easy and will help you get ready before you head to the polls.

10/18/2026

It's LGBTQ+ History Month and we're highlighting the Black q***r icons who've changed American history in the arts, literature, civil rights, and more. Who else should we add to the list? Drop their name in the comments.

We've sued to stop the Trump administration from putting armed law enforcement at polling places in the 2026 midterms. I...
10/17/2026

We've sued to stop the Trump administration from putting armed law enforcement at polling places in the 2026 midterms. Intimidating voters is a federal crime, and Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act exists to stop it before Election Day.

Voters deserve to cast their ballots without fear of their own government, and WE WILL NOT SHUT UP ABOUT IT.

Make your plan to vote at LDF.vote. Questions or problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE.

Howdy, y’all! Election Day is 2 weeks away, and the South has some business to handle.Change has always started down her...
10/16/2026

Howdy, y’all! Election Day is 2 weeks away, and the South has some business to handle.

Change has always started down here, and it starts with us making sure our voices are heard. Make your plan at LDF.vote.

On October 15, 2025, our President and Director-Counsel, Janai Nelson, urged the Supreme Court to uphold equal represent...
10/16/2026

On October 15, 2025, our President and Director-Counsel, Janai Nelson, urged the Supreme Court to uphold equal representation for Black voters in Louisiana v. Callais. The Court’s extremist majority decided to destroy the Voting Rights Act instead.

Despite this decision, Janai continued her role as one of the leading voting rights advocates in our nation and has ensured that LDF remains at the forefront of the fight for equal representation. We're defending Black voters in courts and legislatures across the country, so that their voices are not cut out of the halls of power. And with Janai’s leadership, we will continue doing so until we have a democracy where every vote is counted, and every voice matters.

BIG NEWS: We just launched our first-ever LDF Merch Store. For the past 86 years, LDF has been working in the courts and...
10/15/2026

BIG NEWS: We just launched our first-ever LDF Merch Store.

For the past 86 years, LDF has been working in the courts and on the ground to advance racial justice. Now, we have a brand-new way for you to stand with us in our mission.

When you wear this gear, you aren't just buying merchandise. You are helping to protect voting rights, demand pay equity, transform our criminal justice system, amplify Black stories, and so much more. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for a meaningful gift, there's a little something in our store for everyone. We can't wait to see how justice looks on you!

George Floyd would have been celebrating his 53rd birthday today. Daunte Wright would have been celebrating his 26th bir...
10/14/2026

George Floyd would have been celebrating his 53rd birthday today. Daunte Wright would have been celebrating his 26th birthday on October 27th. Both Black men were killed by police officers. This cycle of racialized police violence must stop. At LDF, we are advocating for a public safety system that respects and protects Black lives.

Black Fact: Gullah Geechee land is not your next vacation stop. The Gullah Geechee are descendants of enslaved West and ...
10/13/2026

Black Fact: Gullah Geechee land is not your next vacation stop.

The Gullah Geechee are descendants of enslaved West and Central Africans who preserved their language, food, and traditions along the Southeast coast, and they are still here.

Indigenous Peoples' Day reminded us that the stealing of land has not stopped. On Hilton Head, families are losing land their ancestors held for generations. Much of it was passed down without formal wills, and developers are using that loophole to build resorts and luxury homes.

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