Court Cases
NY

Lopez Torres v. NYS Board of Elections

U.S. Judge Overturns New York State Judicial Election Process in Brennan Center Lawsuit

– 01/16/08

Long Island Care at Home v. Coke

Brennan Center amicus brief asking U.S. Supreme Court to recognize minimum wage rights of home care workers

– 03/27/07

Campaign for Fiscal Equity v. State of New York

The Brennan Center’s amicus brief in this case argued that the inadequate representation provided by the New York State Legislature justified judicial intervention in the funding of the state’s public schools.

– 11/20/06

Capital Newspapers v. Bruno

The Brennan Center and other good government groups submitted an amicus brief in support of an ultimately successful effort to shed light on New York legislators’ pet projects.

– 10/23/06

Working Families Party v. New York City Board of Elections

Raab v. State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Watson v. State Commision on Judicial Conduct

Spargo v. New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct

– 02/20/03

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

City of New York v. New York City Campaign Finance Board

The Center defended the New York City public financing program against a challenge brought by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

– 02/15/01