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
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