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A letter from LDF's President and Director-Counsel, Janai Nelson
Jan 17, 2025
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Legal Defense Fund
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Roundup: News and Features
Fighting Back Against the California City That Ousted Its First Black Homeowners. Opening LDF's Archives for a Glimpse Into Voting Rights History.
Feb 21
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Legal Defense Fund
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Piedmont Ousted Its First Black Homeowners. Now Their Descendant Is Fighting Back.
Note: Sourcing for this piece primarily comes from LDF’s Feb.
Feb 20
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Nigel Stinson
Opening the Archives: 7 Artifacts from LDF’s History of Defending Black Voters
For nearly a century, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has been an inextricable part of the voting rights movement.
Feb 20
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Julia Hartnett
Roundup: News and Features
Millions Spent to Sideline Civil Rights Enforcement at Dept. of Ed. Virginia Court Restores Voting Rights for Thousands. 4 Artifacts to Explore at Local…
Feb 14
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Legal Defense Fund
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University of Alabama Students Reflect on the Resilience of Black Joy
On Feb.
Feb 14
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Lindsey Norward
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4 Artifacts to Explore at Local Black Museums During Black History Month
All around us, history is disappearing.
Feb 13
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Lindsey Norward
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Virginia Court Restores Voting Rights for Hundreds of Thousands with Historic Ruling
In late January, a federal district court partially struck down a Virginia law, restoring voting rights for hundreds of thousands of Virginians who have…
Feb 13
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Julia Hartnett
Government Watchdog Reveals Millions Spent to Sideline Civil Rights Enforcement at the Department of Education
IN BRIEF: A new report released by the U.S.
Feb 13
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Lindsey Norward
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Roundup: News and Features
How to Take Action Right Now to Fight for Disparate Impact Rules. Six Steps to End Federal Law Enforcement Abuses in Our Streets. Unpacking the Partial…
Feb 7
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Legal Defense Fund
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6 Steps to End ICE and Other Federal Law Enforcement Abuses in Our Streets
By: LDF Staff
Feb 6
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Legal Defense Fund
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Fairness on Paper Isn’t Fairness in Practice: How You Can Help Make the Case for Disparate Impact Rules
By: Jason Bailey
Feb 6
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So, What Happened with the Partial Government Shutdown?
IN BRIEF: Last week, after a critical funding deadline passed on Jan.
Feb 5
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Julia Hartnett
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Roundup: News and Features
Speaking Out on DHS, ICE, & Federal Law Enforcement Violence. Redistricting Watch 6.0. Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Anti-Diversity…
Jan 31
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Legal Defense Fund
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Speaking Out on DHS, ICE, & Federal Law Enforcement Violence
By: LDF Staff
Jan 30
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Redistricting Watch 6.0: Tracking the Latest Updates on Congressional Map Movements
Welcome back to Redistricting Watch, where we break down exactly what’s happening inside statehouses across the country as state legislators redraw…
Jan 30
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Julia Hartnett
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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Anti-Diversity Efforts Targeting Head Start
IN BRIEF: On Jan.
Jan 30
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Lindsey Norward
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