MALDEF AND GTE FINANCIAL RESOLVE DISCRIMINATION CASE

TAMPA, FLA.– A Tampa resident who challenged the denial of financial services by a Florida credit union has reached a confidential resolution with the institution. The 2022 lawsuit challenging the policies of GTE Federal Credit Union was filed by MALDEF (Mexican...

MALDEF AND REVATURE LLC REACH CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT  

LOS ANGELES –  On August 19, 2021, Maria Jerez, represented by MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Revature LLC. Jerez is a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The suit alleged that Jerez was denied the opportunity to compete for an employment position at Revature because of her immigration status.

MALDEF STATEMENT ON DACA APPEAL

LOS ANGELES – Attorneys with MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on Wednesday presented oral argument in Texas v. United States before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans.

Status of Texas v. United States (DACA)

On July 6, 2022, attorneys with MALDEF, the State of New Jersey and the U.S. Department of Justice will present oral argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit located in New Orleans. The hearing involves a Texas-led challenge to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).