Legislation & Testimony
Justice
City Council Testimony on New York City’s Foreclosure Crisis
The Brennan Center testified before the New York City Council on systemic problems in the ongoing mortgage foreclosure crisis and its effect on New York City Neighbordhoods.
Authored by: Mark Ladov and Nabanita Pal
– 01/30/12
Brennan Center Weighs in on DHS Plan for Communicating with LEP Individuals
In response to an announcement earlier this month that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is drafting a plan to provide limited English proficient (LEP) individuals with access to DHS services, the Brennan Center submitted comments urging the agency to provide interpreters in immigration and citizenship interviews.
– 04/15/11
Brennan Center, Civil Rights Groups Oppose House Measure to Gut Attorneys’ Fee Awards
In a letter to Senate leadership, the Brennan Center and 13 other access to justice and civil rights organizations urged the Senate not to adopt a measure that would gut the ability of seniors, veterans and others to obtain counsel in cases against the federal government.
– 04/07/11
Testimony to Maryland House of Delegates on Fixing Parole Fee Exemption System
Testimony before the Maryland House of Delegates’ Judiciary Committee in support of a bill that would ensure that indigent parolees are exempt from paying a supervision fee.
Authored by: Rebekah Diller, submitted to the Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee
– 03/01/11
Brennan Center Comments on Department of Homeland Security Language Assistance Guidelines
The Brennan Center and 13 immigrant advocacy and legal aid programs filed public comments on DHS guidelines for federally funded entities that assist and administer limited English proficient (LEP) individuals in their contact with police and motor vehicle departments, detention centers and more.
– 07/19/10
Letter to AG Holder Regarding Terrorist Suspects and the Miranda Warning
We urge Attorney General Holder to reconsider his call for Congressional action to expand the public safety exception to the use of the Miranda Warning.
– 05/17/10
Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009
Federal legislation to reauthorize the Legal Services Corporation.
– 04/27/10
Rebekah Diller Testifies in Support of Bill to Revitalize and Expand Civil Legal Aid for the Poor
Testimony before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law in support of the Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009.
Authored by: Rebekah Diller
– 04/27/10
Statement by Nicole Austin-Hillery on the Senate passage of the Fair Sentencing Act
The Brennan Center has supported a complete elimination of the inequalities in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses, and is hopeful that the Senate Passage of the Fair Sentencing Act (at a reduced, but not eliminated ratio) will not be the final chapter in the overall fight to bring about parity in sentencing and an ending to this type of discrimination.
Authored by: Nicole Austin-Hillery
– 03/18/10
Testimony in Maryland House of Delegates in Support of Bill to Ease Burden of Criminal Justice Fees
Testimony before the Maryland House of Delegates’ Judiciary Committee in support of bill to fix exemption program for parole supervision fee.
Authored by: Rebekah Diller, before the Maryland House of Delgates Judiciary Committee
– 03/16/10