Civil Rights Figures: Latino Justice PRLDEF
LatinoJustice PRLDEF is a New York-based civil rights organization that was formed in 1972 to change and fight against discriminatory practices using advocacy and litigation. Previously known as the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, the privately funded, non-profit, non-partisan group changed its name to encompass all Latinos that it serves.
Since its inception, the group has had many notable members serving on its Board of Directors, including ambassadors, members of Congress, and from 1980-1992, future Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
The organization has become the most important legal advocacy group for Puerto Ricans on the US mainland, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has worked on other issues including bilingual education in New York City schools, voting rights, ensuring choice in public and private housing, and protecting migrant and immigrant rights.
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