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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As an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization, the Brennan Center conducts rigorous research to identify problems and provide in-depth empirical findings and compelling analyses of pressing legal and policy issues.

1 day ago · Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for a conservative administration, proposed a number of actions that would transform criminal justice policy at the federal level. They are likely to be implemented, as President Trump has already included Project 2025 policies in other areas. The ...

1 day ago · 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.

3 days ago · Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.Wade in 2022, abortion-related politics have loomed large over state judiciaries. In 2024, state supreme courts across the country continued to issue major decisions in cases affecting abortion rights.Money poured into state supreme court elections in states where fights about abortion access run through supreme courts, and 10 states had abortion ...

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 …

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 …

The Brennan Center for Justice works to build an America that is democratic, just, and free.