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

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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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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Past Events

Save the Date: AALDEF's Summer Cocktail Party

WHO: The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) WHAT: 2024 AALDEF Summer Cocktail Party WHERE: Rooftop of 230 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10001 WHEN: Monday, June 17, 2024 Join AALDEF staff and supporters as we raise a glass (or two) to the summer! We will be returning to the roo...

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May 20, 2024: AALDEF's Annual Gala & "Justice in Action" Awards Celebration

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will hold its annual Gala and Justice in Action Awards Celebration on Monday, May 20, 2024. This year’s gala will commemorate AALDEF’s 50th anniversary, and will be held in-person at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, NYC. Our 2024 Justice in Act...

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NYC AAPI 5K

Get your running shoes ready! On Sunday, May 12 at 9am, run or walk with us at Hudson River Greenway, NY for the AAPI 5K. When signing up, be sure to choose AALDEF as the charity you want your registration to support! #RunForAALDEF Two ways to participate and/or support us: Sign up to run or wal...

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