Legislation & Testimony
Democracy
Testimony of Myrna Perez before the New Jersey Apportionment Commission
Myrna Perez gave testimony regarding redistricting before the New Jersey Apportionment Commission.
– 02/13/11
Testimony on New York City Council’s Amicus Support in McComish v. Bennett
Mimi Marziani voices strong support for a resolution authorizing the New York City Council to participate in amicus curiae in McComish v. Bennett, an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality of Arizona’s public financing system.
Authored by: Mimi Marziani
– 02/11/11
Erika Wood to the New York State Senate Majority Conference Legislative Task Force
On December 14, 2010 Erika Wood gave testimony before the Legislative Task Force on Redistricting and Reapportionment. Her testimony was about the New York redistricting process.
– 12/15/2010
Testimony Before the EAC on NVRA Changes
The Brennan Center submits testimony to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission ("EAC") on the proposed changes to its regulations pertaining to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ("NVRA"), to comply with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ("HAVA").
Authored by: Lee Rowland and Wendy Weiser
– 11/30/10
Advocacy: Letters to Election Officials
The Brennan Center submitted letters to state election officials in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin, urging them to issue directives and instructions against illegal or improper conduct in anticipation of the 2010 election.
Authored by: Voting Rights and Elections Team
– 10/22/10
Letter on Judicial Discipline
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law submits comments to the Wisconsin Special Committee on Judicial Discipline and Recusal.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 10/12/10
Letter of support for the Fund for Modern Courts’ Recusal Proposal
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law wrote to the New York Court of Appeals to express support for the proposal for heightened recusal standards recently submitted by the Fund For Modern Courts.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs and Fritz Schwartz
– 10/04/10
Components of a Bill to Modernize the Voter Registration System
This issue brief outlines suggested components of a bill to modernize the voter registration system and identifies some key strategy decisions to be made. It also provides sample legislative language to use in each section. Each state is, of course, different, and we would be happy to assist policymakers and advocates in drafting a bill tailored to any particular state.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser, with Justin Levitt and Adam Skaggs
– 09/22/10
Testimony of Mimi Marziani on the Filibuster: Legislative Proposals to Change Senate Procedure
In this testimony presented before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Mimi Marziani gives the relevant historical background to provide context for the modern-day filibuster debate. She illustrates that ever since the Senate has perceived the filibuster as a problem, there has been robust support for the position that a majority of senators can effect rules change at the start of a new Congress.
Authored by: Mimi Marziani
– 09/22/10
Letter to Speaker Pelosi from Michael Waldman
Michael Waldman, the Executive Director of the Brennan Center, addressed a letter to Speaker Pelosi on the need for the Shareholder Protection Act (H.R. 4790).
Authored by: Michael Waldman
– 09/14/10