Defend Democracy. Reform Justice. Protect the Constitution. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law works to build an America that is democratic, just, and free.

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Jan 28, 2025 · You’re read­ing The Brief­ing, Michael Wald­­­­­man’s weekly news­­­­­­­­­let­ter — receive it in your inbox.. Amid the drama and bombast consuming the executive branch, Congress is preparing to act on legislation that could restrict the vote for millions of eligible American citizens.

The Brennan Center focuses on democracy, criminal justice, securing the balance of power, and protecting fundamental freedoms while keeping Americans safe.

Jan 30, 2025 · All Americans deserve to live in safe communities. The criminal justice system can achieve this while upholding fair and humane policies. After the 2020 election, the Brennan Center for Justice released an affirmative, bipartisan agenda to advance these ends.

2 days ago · You’re read­ing The Brief­ing, Michael Wald­­­­­man’s weekly news­­­­­­­­­let­ter — receive it in your inbox. “In America,” Thomas Paine wrote at the founding, “the law is king.” Amid today’s governing and constitutional crisis, we are finding out whether that is still true.

The Brennan Center for Justice works to build an America that is democratic, just, and free — for all. The Brennan Center for Justice is an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend our country’s systems of …

Jan 28, 2025 · Brennan Center LIVE features fascinating conversations with thought leaders on issues including democracy, justice, race, and the Constitution. Join us for virtual and in-person events that inform and inspire.

Nov 12, 2024 · Lauren-Brooke Eisen is the senior director and Ram Subramanian is the managing director of the Brennan Center’s Justice Program. They describe a new initiative to fundamentally change the experience of incarceration to …