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.
Faiza Patel, Brennan Center Director of Planning and Counsel, discusses Maqaleh v. Gates in the June 3, 2010 issue of American Society of International Law Insights.
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.
Faiza Patel Discusses the NYC Islamic Center Controversy
Faiza Patel discusses the uproar over a proposed Islamic cultural center in Lower Manhattan on WBAI's Asia Pacific Forum.
Remarks Delivered by Mimi Marziani at Netroots Nation
On July 24, 2010 Brennan Center Counsel Mimi Marziani addressed a session at Netroots Nation in Las Vegas entitled the Filibuster and Senate Reform.
The Writ Stops Here: No Habeas for Prisoners Held by U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Faiza Patel, Brennan Center Director of Planning and Counsel, discusses Maqaleh v. Gates in the June 3, 2010 issue of American Society of International Law Insights.
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