Court Cases
Sanchez v. Turner
The Brennan Center represented federal and state welfare benefits applicants and the advocacy organization, Make the Road by Walking, in a lawsuit against New York City to allow advocates to set up help desks in the public areas of benefits offices
– 12/10/02
People of the State of New York v. Nicholson McCoy (Amicus Brief)
The Brennan Center filed an amicus brief on behalf of Sharwline Nicholson, a mother who lost custody of her children due to alleged neglect, arguing in favor of a parent’s right to counsel in cases involving termination of parental rights.
– 10/16/02
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. v. Village of Stratton
This case involved a First Amendment challenge to a local ordinance requiring persons who wished to canvass door-to-door to get a permit and display it upon request by the police or person canvassed.
– 08/09/02
Utah v. Evans
The Brennan Center submitted an amicus brief in support of a procedure that would improve the accuracy of the Census.
– 06/20/02
Ferlic v. Danberg
The Brennan Center intervened on behalf of two Nebraska office holders in defense of the state’s Campaign Finance Limitation Act.
– 01/31/02
FEC v. Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee 2001 (Colorado Republican II)
The Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee challenged a provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) that restricts the amount of hard money political parties can spend in coordination with their congressional candidates.
– 06/25/01