Demetria McCain

LDF Firmly Denounces Confirmation of Craig Trainor for the HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) vigorously denounces the Senate’s confirmation of Craig Trainor to serve as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing an...

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Department of Housing and Urban Development

With a history of discriminatory practices, Craig Trainor has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Millions of Americans already face barriers to housing. Appointing someone trying to dismantle civil rights protections will only cause more harm.

Instead of leading the public to much needed housing resources and fair housing assistance, this is 1st thing ppl see when they go to the HUD website today. It looks like the focus on the customer experience has long gone out the door with this administration like so many other things.

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Thank you #ALC54 attendees for hearing and receiving the thoughts and suggestions I shared yesterday for you to take back to your communities

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I am looking forward to attending the @CBCFinc 54th Annual Legislative Conference this week! As part of the first racial justice law organization, the @legaldefensefund.bsky.social , the conference will be a great opportunity to share our insights about policies that impact Black communities.

LDF Commends Whistleblowers for Their Complaint About the Administration’s Decision to Abandon Housing Discrimination Enforcement and Compliance

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Creation of housing discrimination laws to fight racial and other illegal discrimination were created by Congress to be enforced. The administration has no legal right to take that away. The facts in this article should cause alarm to everyone. Oversight is urgent.

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Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Condemn House Resolution Glorifying Charlie Kirk’s Record and Call for Meaningful Action to Address Hate Read a PDF of our statement here. A coalition of leading civil rights organizations issued the following statement in response to recent developments, including the passage of House Resolution 719. Wh...

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The United States Capitol building under a clear blue sky, with flags waving atop.

We condemn all forms of political violence, full stop. But HR. 719 goes further, celebrating rhetoric that caused harm. Leaders must prioritize rejecting hate at all levels.

Sign reading "Black Owned Business" displayed on a glass door.

📢 Yesterday, we joined the National Federation of Federal Employees and urged a federal court to hold the block of Trump’s executive order dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency — a vital engine for minority-owned business growth and the economy.

LDF Strongly Opposes Consideration of Sen. Brandon Creighton for Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) expressed its strong opposition to the impending appointment of Texas Senator Brandon Creighton to Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. Sen. Creighton’s ...

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We oppose the consideration of TX Sen. Brandon Creighton for Texas Tech University System Chancellor. Why? He’s authored bills that restrict inclusive curriculum threatening civil rights for students and faculty. Education should empower, not exclude.

Poster for "The Black Principals Project," featuring portraits and names of four Black educators committed to leadership and excellence in education. From top left clockwise: William H.D. Woodson from Washington, DC; Summer Gaston-Gehris from Fresno, CA; Ashanti Porter from Lei Wah Elementary/Middle School; and Sam Houston Tibbs from San Antonio, TX. Includes the website blackprincipals.org at the bottom.

We’re excited to support the launch of @edtrust.bsky.social #BlackPrincipalsProject!

This new series uplifts the voices of Black principals and honors their leadership, legacy, and impact in education. Don’t miss these powerful stories.

Oklahoma law banning critical race theory faces legal challenge Two national groups have filed a brief challenging an Oklahoma law that restricts the teaching of critical race theory, arguing it violates the First Amendment.

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Group of individuals holding protest signs, one reading "STOP CENSORING HISTORY" and another "School the Board," during a sunny day at an outdoor rally.

Oklahoma’s HB 1775 faces a legal challenge. In a new brief, LDF and Southern Poverty Law Center argue it violates students’ First Amendment rights. “HB 1775 unlawfully censors topics disfavored by political leaders,” said Mide Odunsi LDF’s fellow to Oklahoma’s KOCO 5 News.

Image by LDF stating opposition to Edmund LaCour for Federal Judge, citing concerns over his record on blocking political power of Black Alabamians. Background features an image of the United States Capitol building.

LaCour backed a racist map in Allen v. Milligan — now he wants a lifetime seat on the federal bench. We wrote and told the Senate: absolutely not.

A close-up map focused on the state of Missouri, highlighting cities like Jefferson City, Columbia, and Joplin with marked roads and boundaries.

ICYMI: Missouri is redrawing its congressional map! And removing one of two Black districts in a state with nearly 700K Black residents. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act protects against discrimination. Mid-cycle changes that dilute Black voting power are unfair and illegal.

LDF Denounces Decision to Indefinitely Extend Enhanced Federal Law Enforcement Presence in Washington, D.C. Yesterday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an executive order that indefinitely extends cooperation between the District of Columbia and a number of federal law enforcement agencies to con...

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80% of Washingtonians don’t want Trump’s federal agents in their city. But Mayor Bowser just signed a new order to keep them there — bringing more armed officers and making things less safe, especially for Black communities.

The 1921 Tulsa Race War is an undertold story about decimation of a thriving Black community in OK. The work of the Terrance Crutcher Found. is part of a community working to ensure the story is told and investments in and justice for the future of Greenwood and its people are made. Thx Dr. Crutcher

LDF Denounces Trump’s Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Legal Defense Fund (LDF) President and Director-Counsel Janai S. Nelson issued the below statement in response to President Trump’s announcement last night that he was firing Federal Reserve Governor ...

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Lisa Cook

President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first woman of color to serve in this role, is an abuse of power. Period.

The central bank’s independence is fundamental to our economy & Trump’s actions threaten not only our financial system but the rule of law itself.

LDF Denounces Trump’s Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Director-Counsel Janai S. Nelson issued the below statement in response to President Trump’s announcement last night that he was firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Coo...

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President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is an abuse of power that threatens the central bank's independence and the rule of law.

Cook is the first woman of color to serve on the Board of Governors, and only the fourth Black appointee ever to serve.

LDF Denounces Passage of Texas’ Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map Today, the Texas Legislature passed a new congressional map that further weakens electoral opportunities for Black Texans and other voters of color in the state. The Legislature forced this map throug...

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A close-up of a map focusing on the state of Texas, with a red pushpin marking the city of Dallas.

BREAKING🚨 Texas just passed a new congressional map that dilutes Black and Brown voting power, splitting communities and weakening representation. Texas is home to the largest Black population in the U.S. This isn’t just redistricting. It’s voter suppression by design.

Despite the Texas Legislature’s late night vote adopting the new congressional map, LDF remains committed to building Black political power.

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