In the aftermath of the bombing at the Boston marathon, there have been a host of reports about the FBI’s investigation of the two suspects. This fact sheet explains different categories and features of several different types of FBI investigations.

The Supreme Court is expected to hand down decisions on two far-reaching cases involving the Voting Rights Act and National Voter Registration Act. These key laws guard basic and important protections against infringements on the right to vote.

The Brennan Center sent letters to New York legislators urging them to co-sponsor the Voter Empowerment Act of New York, a bill that would bring much-needed reforms to New York's voter registration process, while saving money and increasing registration rates.

Adam Skaggs testified before a hearing sponsored by the New York Senate Independent Democratic Conference in Valley Cottage, NY, at which he urged passage of comprehensive campaign finance reforms including small donor public matching funds, lower contribution limits, and robust enforcement.