The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a national organization founded in 1974, protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans.

Upcoming Events

No Arena In the Heart of Our City 2024: March and Rally

AALDEF joins the Save Chinatown Coalition on Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET. After two long years, the fight to Save Chinatown and stop 76 Place is reaching a fever pitch. The Sixers owners' timeline is running out, and it's up to us to stop the City Council from making a big mis...

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Past Events

Save the Date: Redistricting Review

Redistricting Review: Victories, Challenges and Current Litigation THURSDAY, JULY 25 @ 12:30 PM ET Join AALDEF’s Democracy Program to learn about the 2020 redistricting cycle, our work fighting for Asian communities, and the vital role you can play in redistricting. Register here: https://us02web...

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Defending Democracy and the promise of the VRA for New Jersey Webinar

July 17, 2024 marks the 4th anniversary of the death of the Late Congressman John Lewis. On that day, advocate leaders from the League of Women Voters of NJ, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, ACLU, NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund will come together...

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