NAACP furthers its mission through active litigation in areas of voting rights, education, economic empowerment, criminal justice, health, and climate justice.
Dec 14, 2019 · It’s important for people to secure lawyers soon after experiencing discrimination, as they only have a certain amount of time to file claims. Another way to get help is to call the NAACP number for the nearest chapter.
If you have an urgent need or must meet a deadline, contact a private attorney, your local public defender, or your state’s bar association. DO NOT WAIT for a response from LDF. Nothing on this website should be considered legal advice.
Janai Nelson is President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). The nation’s premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice and equality.
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (NAACP LDF, the Legal Defense Fund, or LDF) is an American civil rights organization and law firm based in New York City. LDF is wholly independent and separate from the NAACP. [1]
May 17, 2021 · A new program run by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund seeking to launch the next generation of civil rights lawyers has named its inaugural class of 10 scholars.