Using the power of the law together with advocacy and education, LatinoJustice PRLDEF ensures opportunities for all Latinos to succeed in school and work, fulfill their dreams, and sustain their families and communities.Our impact litigation and legal advocacy work ensure that Latinos living in the United States are afforded the rights guaranteed to them under the United States Constitution.
Our Cases
Our current cases focus on constitutional rights; immigrants’ rights; voting rights; housing, education, and job discrimination; the treatment of day laborers; freedom of movement, and all forms of bias that affect Latinos living in the United States.
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Hazleton
In 2006 Hazleton, PA announced a number of ordinances forbidding business leaders and landlords from hiring or renting homes to undocumented immigrants. LatinoJustice PRLDEF brought the town to court to stop the ordinances from being enacted.
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Human Rights
LatinoJustice PRLDEF has filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, charging the United States with failing to adequately protect its Latino residents.
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Legal Help
Please click on the link below for additional information, including a referral list of local and national organizations that provide legal assistance and immigration-related services.
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