Mariel Fernandez

Jan 22, 2025 | naacpldf.org | Mariel Fernandez

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) today condemned a series of Executive Orders issued by President Trump on the first day of his second and final term in office that are a sweeping attack on democracy and

Jan 21, 2025 | naacpldf.org | Mariel Fernandez

New order puts newborns in harm’s way, is unconstitutional, and flouts fundamental American values FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025 CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, AC

Jan 14, 2025 | naacpldf.org | Mariel Fernandez

Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) filed a complaint against Avant Realty alleging that the company engaged in racially discriminatory real estate practices in Buffalo, New York. The foundation

Oct 16, 2024 | naacpldf.org | Mariel Fernandez

Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF)’s Thurgood Marshall Institute announced the launch of Recollection: A Civil Rights Legal Archive, a first-of-its kind, searchable archival collection of oral hist

Oct 2, 2023 | naacpldf.org | Mariel Fernandez

What is Cop City? Atlanta's Cop City, or the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, is a facility planned for construction in Atlanta’s South River Forest. FAQ includes information about the dangers of Cop City, the community opposition towards the police training center, efforts to stop it, and more.