The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) is aware of recent ICE raids in Trenton, NJ. Our organization is carefully monitoring the situation and taking every measure possible to protect the safety and dignity of the families we serve.
In 2004, the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund opened its doors in response to the injustices the immigrant community faced following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Now, over two decades later, our nation finds itself at another crossroads, with immigrants once again bearing the brunt of damaging policy decisions.
LALDEF Sounds Off for Change in our Community Dear LALDEF Friends and Supporters,April has been an exciting month for the LALDEF crew! Our team has been busy as can be,…
Spring is here, and LALDEF is in full bloom! Dear LALDEF Friends and Supporters,A new season is officially in bloom, and the LALDEF team is “springing” into action to bring…
From Town Topics-Recent Immigrants Feeling Pressured by Trump Policies We need our supporters now more than ever. Thank you to Town Topics Newspaper for helping us spread the word. Click here…
Per US Citizenship and Immigration Services, on February 20th, 2025, USCIS partially vacated the July 1, 2024 notice that extended and redesignated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Our thanks to everyone who has checked in with us to ask how they can help during these challenging times. Knowing that we have your support makes all the difference in the world!
As you can imagine, undocumented immigrants in our local communities are trying to better understand their rights and expedite their pathway to citizenship. They have questions, fears, and uncertainties
LALDEF is pleased to announce that Angelica Stern has been appointed as LALDEF’s new Director of Development and Communications.
LALDEF and Executive Director Cecy Jimenez-Weeast were recently featured in an article in Princeton Perspectives Online.