In the political arena, hit-and-run political ads are a growing phenomenon, but thoughtful legislation in the Maryland legislature could put an end to this problem.
With the departure of Glenn Fine as Inspector General, senior officials at the FBI and DOJ, members of Congress, and the American people must take a more active role in demanding accountability and transparancy.
With the start of a new session, the time was ripe for the Senate to reform its archaic procedural rules and curb obstruction – to do something about rampant filibuster abuse. It has apparently missed its opportunity for real reform.
Congress' ban on using defense funds to transfer Guantánamo detainees into the U.S., meant to thwart their trials in civilian courts, is textbook interference with prosecutorial discretion.
Emily Berman discusses the recent acquittal of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani on most counts of terrorism charges – and the Obama administration's plan going forward to provide fair trials to Guantanamo detainees.
On the night of the 2010 midterm elections, the Brennan Center's Faiza Patel moderated a discussion on Islam in America between author Amitava Kumar and British novelist Hari Kunzru.
The Brennan Center for Justice urges major voting system vendors to create a voluntary database of known equipment malfunctions for election officials prior to this fall’s elections.
Letter: Maryland Needs Greater Campaign-Finance Transparency
In the political arena, hit-and-run political ads are a growing phenomenon, but thoughtful legislation in the Maryland legislature could put an end to this problem.
Monica Youn Discusses Judicial Activism
At an American Constitution Society panel, Monica Youn discusses judicial activism in the federal court system.
Who Will Watch the Watchers?
With the departure of Glenn Fine as Inspector General, senior officials at the FBI and DOJ, members of Congress, and the American people must take a more active role in demanding accountability and transparancy.
Filibuster Reform's Small Steps
With the start of a new session, the time was ripe for the Senate to reform its archaic procedural rules and curb obstruction – to do something about rampant filibuster abuse. It has apparently missed its opportunity for real reform.
Politicizing Prosecutions — Again
Congress' ban on using defense funds to transfer Guantánamo detainees into the U.S., meant to thwart their trials in civilian courts, is textbook interference with prosecutorial discretion.
Emily Berman Discusses Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani and Guantanamo
Emily Berman discusses the recent acquittal of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani on most counts of terrorism charges – and the Obama administration's plan going forward to provide fair trials to Guantanamo detainees.
FBI Overreaching
Agency should be prohibited from using highly intrusive investigative techniques unless there is some basis to suspect wrongdoing.
Faiza Patel Moderates Discussion on Islam in America
On the night of the 2010 midterm elections, the Brennan Center's Faiza Patel moderated a discussion on Islam in America between author Amitava Kumar and British novelist Hari Kunzru.
At Guantánamo, Blackstone Has Left the Building
Republicans in Congress are questioning the Obama administration's decision to transfer some Guantánamo detainees to Europe.
Letter to Voting Sytem Vendors Regarding Voluntary Database
The Brennan Center for Justice urges major voting system vendors to create a voluntary database of known equipment malfunctions for election officials prior to this fall’s elections.
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