Press Releases
Campaign Finance Reform
New Study Finds That Parties’ Voter Mobilization Efforts Are Not Dependent on Soft Money
With Congress turning again to campaign finance reform, new research findings from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law reveal that a ban on unregulated soft money will help restore political parties to their traditional role.
– 07/03/01
Supreme Court Upholds Campaign Finance Restriction on Political Parties
Two weeks before the House of Representatives is scheduled to consider campaign finance reform legislation, a Supreme Court ruling today reaffirmed Congress’s wide latitude to limit the corrupting influence of money on politics.
– 06/25/01
Unregulated Soft Money Now Pays for Most Party Electioneering Ads
“Soft money"-money in federal elections that would otherwise be illegal, such as direct corporate or union contributions or contributions in excess of legal limits-has now become the primary source of funding for party ads that promote the election or def
– 03/28/01
Former ACLU Leaders Uniformly Agree on Constitutionality of McCain-Feingold
In a statement released by the Brennan Center for Justice today, nine former ACLU leaders expressed their view that the pending McCain-Feingold bill is constitutional.
– 03/23/01
Candidates for Mayor, Public Advocate, Borough President and City Council Join In Lawsuit to Preserve 4-1 Match In Campaign Funds
Today, a nonpartisan group of three dozen candidates for city office took legal action to protect New York City’s nationally recognized campaign finance system, seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Mayor Giuliani.
– 02/15/01
Brennan Center Launches www.Buyingtime.Org
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law today launched a new web site on political television advertising by candidates, parties and groups.
– 08/22/00
Brennan Center to Preview Online Database on Political Advertising
During the Democratic National Convention, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is previewing an online, interactive database, making available the most comprehensive and detailed empirical information ever assembled on political TV adverti
– 08/13/00
Brennan Center President to Address Shadow Convention
Joshua Rosenkranz, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, will address the “Shadow Convention” at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.
– 08/07/00
Brennan Center Praises House Passage of Bill Requiring Disclosure of 527 Donors
BRENNAN CENTER PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BILL REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF 527 DONORS
– 06/28/00