Press Releases
Brennan Center Applauds Federal Ruling on Voting Rights Act
The Brennan Center released the following statement in support of Judge John D. Bates’ decision on the Voting Rights Act.
– 09/22/11
Brennan Center, Muslim Advocates, AALDEF Request NYPD Intelligence Records
Civil liberties groups today called on the New York City Police Department to hand over records related to the department’s domestic intelligence gathering operations.
– 09/21/11
Justice Dept. Urged to Reject New Texas Voter ID Restrictions
The Brennan Center for Justice, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the Texas State Conference of the NAACP submitted a joint letter to the Department of Justice today, relying on extensive statistical evidence to show that Texas’ newly-passed voter ID restrictions will disproportionately harm minority voting rights in the state.
– 09/14/11
National Council of La Raza, LWV of Florida File in Court to Stop Anti-Voter Restrictions in Florida
Today, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the League of Women Voters of Florida, organizations that work to encourage and promote civic engagement among Florida voters filed an intervention motion in federal court in Washington, D.C. to oppose controversial new restrictions on voting and voter registration imposed by a new Florida law, known as H.B. 1355.
– 09/09/11
Brennan Center Announces “Double Vote” Settlement, Victory for Minor Parties and Voters
A settlement has been announced in the Brennan Center's lawsuit against the State Board of Elections on behalf of three of New York's minor parties. The lawsuit challenged a discriminatory New York State policy for counting political party votes.
– 09/09/11
John F. Kowal Named Brennan Center VP of Programs
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is pleased to welcome John F. Kowal as Vice President of Programs, a new position at the think tank and advocacy organization. In this role, Kowal will be responsible for coordinating and guiding the organization’s programmatic work, including its Democracy, Justice, and Liberty and National Security Programs, as well as its Washington, D.C. office.
– 09/08/11
Brennan Center Names John Anthony Butler as New COO
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is pleased to welcome John Anthony (Tony) Butler as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Butler will be responsible for all of the organization’s administrative, financial and operational activities, as well as oversee its strategic planning process.
– 09/08/11
Information Ahead of Senate Hearing on State Voting Legislation Threatening Voting Rights in 2011
Ahead of Sen. Durbin’s hearing today on new state voting laws and possible threats to voting rights and voter turnout nationwide, the Brennan Center provides background information to help put the hearing in context, including a summary of the legislation passed so far, and useful links to deeper analysis.
– 09/08/11
Civil Rights Groups Answer Summary Judgment Motion in Prison-Based Gerrymandering Lawsuit
Attorneys for the fifteen voters from around New York State who have joined the legal defense of New York’s law ending prison-based gerrymandering today filed papers asking New York Supreme Court Judge Eugene Devine to grant their motion for summary judgment and uphold the law.
– 08/19/11
Letter to Maine Sec. of State: Please Confirm Commitment to Fair Voting Rights for Students
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law wrote Maine Secretary of State Charles Summers, Jr., today, asking Sec. Summers to publicly reaffirm that out-of-state tuition status is not a bar to registering or voting in Maine.
– 08/16/11