Legislation & Testimony
Racial Justice
Testimony for Hearing on Ending Racial Profiling in America
The Brennan Center submitted testimony supporting the End Racial Profiling Act (S. 1670) and suggesting that Congress urge the U.S. Department of Justice to amend its Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
Authored by: Faiza Patel and Elizabeth Goitein
– 04/17/12
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
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
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 of Prof. Burt Neuborne in Support of H.R. 3335, The Democracy Restoration Act
Legal Director and Inez Milholland Professor of Civil Liberties at NYU School of Law, Burt Neuborne, testifies in support of the Democracy Restoration Act before the House Judiciary Committee, Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Subcommittee.
– 03/16/10
Testimony in Maryland Senate Supporting Bill to Ease Burden of Fees on Indigent Parolees
Testimony before the Maryland Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee in support of bill to fix exemption program for parole supervision fee.
Authored by: Rebekah Diller, before the Marlyand Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
– 03/02/10
Memorandum In Support of Senate Bill 3559A
This memo supports New York Senate Bill 3559A that would charge the Department of Corrections and the Division of Parole with providing individuals with information about voting rights, voter registration forms, and assistance with voter registration when requested.
– 02/24/10
Testimony in Support of Massachusetts Racial Profiling Legislation
Testimony before the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in support of state legislation aimed at improving collection and analysis of data on racial profiling.
Authored by: Melanca Clark
– 10/27/09
Nicole M. Austin-Hillery Before Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Testimony given before Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs strongly supports efforts to end disparities between crack and powder cocaine sentencing.
– 04/29/09
Erika Wood before the New York State Senate Elections Committee
Testimony on Senate Bill 1266, the Voting Rights Notification and Registration Act before the New York State Elections Committee.
– 04/24/09