Legislation
Democracy Restoration Act of 2008
The Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 is federal legislation introduced by Sen. Feingold and Rep. Conyers to restore voting rights upon release from prison.
– 10/01/08
Letter in Support of State Court Interpreters Grant Program Act, S.702
Brennan Center and allies urge Senate leaders to support bill that would improve language access in the courts
– 06/16/08
State Secrets Protection Act. S.2248
This memo addresses the constitutional power of Congress to enact the State Secrets Protection Act, S.2248, establishing rules regulating the invocation of the state secrets privilege.
– 04/03/08
State Basic Access Act
The “State Basic Access Act” is a model for a narrow right to counsel which attaches only to certain high priority basic needs, defined in the Act as shelter, sustenance, safety, health, and child custody.
Authored by: California Commission on Access to Justice
– 03/01/08
Progressive Changes in Laws 2006-2007
– 08/21/07
North Carolina House Bill 1743
– 08/20/07
Rhode Island Regulations 2007
– 08/01/07
Progressive Changes in Laws 2005-2006
– 07/24/07
Brennan Center Model Living Wage Bill
Model living wage law drafted by the Brennan Center.
– 06/12/07