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MALDEF strives to implement programs that are structured to bring Latinos into the mainstream of American political and socio-economic life; providing better educational opportunities; encouraging participation in all aspects of society; and offering a positive vision for the future. Unique to MALDEF is an approach that combines advocacy, educational outreach, and litigation strategies to achieve socio-economic change. MALDEF has achieved significant legal victories with the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Plyler v. Doe. The Court struck down a Texas law that allowed districts to charge tuition to children of undocumented immigrant parents. MALDEF’s victory opened school doors to all students equally. In 2006, the U.S. Supreme Court heard seven challenges to a Texas Congressional redistricting plan. Only MALDEF’s prevailed. The New York Times described it as “the most important voting rights case of the decade, rejecting the statewide gerrymandering claim brought by…other plaintiffs while accepting the Voting Rights Act challenge in Southwestern Texas, brought by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.” The case resulted in new lines drawn for the 23rd Congressional District and a special election (where a MALDEF suit opened the polls early) resulting in the Latino community having the opportunity to elect its candidate of choice to Congress. MALDEF is headed by a President and General Counsel and is governed by a 30-member national Board of Directors. Headquartered in Los Angeles, MALDEF operates four regional offices in Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. MALDEF strives to implement programs that are structured to bring Latinos into the mainstream of American political and socio-economic life; providing better educational opportunities; encouraging participation in all aspects of society; and offering a positive vision for the future.
New Haven Legal Assistance Association is a New Haven, CT-based company in the Non-Profit sector.
1SYNC is a Lawrenceville, NJ-based company in the Non-Profit sector.
Founded in 1969, AAHC represents the senior leadership of academic health centers as members who are educating health professionals, conducting biomedical and clinical research, and delivering comprehensive patient care, all with the goal of advancing and applying knowledge to improve health and well-being. Working to improve the nation's health and well-being by strengthening, advocating, and leading on behalf of its member institutions, AAHC recognizes that its members are essential resources for world-class healthcare delivery, education and research, as well as for their leadership role in economic development and technological advancement. The Association works to enhance and mobilize the intellectual capital, influence, and resources of academic health centers towards the overarching goal of improving the global health care system.
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is committed to maximizing the success of the home products industry and facilitates this group as a means to connect and engage with industry professionals. IHA owns and operates the International Home + Housewares Show and offers member services throughout the year including the CORE and CHESS executive networking programs, International Business Council (IBC) trade missions and pavilions, and consumer engagement through Inspired Home.