Press Releases
Checks & Balances
Executive Privilege System Broken, Report Finds
Center proposes new legislation to resolve executive privilege disputes.
– 05/01/09
On Transparency, Obama Succeeds and Disappoints in First 100 Days
Detailed 30-Page Report Card reveals Obama’s need to improve accountability in cases of government misconduct.
– 04/27/09
DOJ Releases Four OLC Memos on Torture Techniques
Brennan Center holds the view that while the memos’ release is a significant victory for transparency, the actual content of the memos is chilling and highlights the urgent need for a commission of inquiry
– 04/16/09
Al-Marri Detention Case Vacated
The Supreme Court vacated a lower federal court decision giving the President power to detain indefinitely citizens and legal residents in the US.
– 03/06/09
Former FBI Director, General, Diplomat, Clergy Call for Presidential Commission on Detention
Joint release brought together with OSI.
– 02/19/09
Brennan Center Urges President Obama to Appoint Investigatory Commission
Generals, diplomats and clergy join forces with the Brennan Center in quest for truth.
– 02/19/09
Brennan Center Urges President Obama to Support an Independent Commission
Letter rallies support for non-partisan investigation, an approach embraced by the chairmen of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
– 02/10/09
Obama Administration Begins New Era in “War on Terror”
President’s orders touch on Guantánamo, torture, secrecy, and a Brennan Center case before the Supreme Court.
– 01/23/09
Brennan Center Files Brief in Al-Marri v. Spagone
A litmus-test, this Supreme Court case presents first major challenge of Bush Counterterrorism policy for Obama Administration.
– 01/21/09
Petition for Certorari Filed in Al-Marri Case
Petition warns that leaving the decision standing could “displace the constitutional protections of the criminal justice system,” based on a mere allegation of a connection to possible terrorist activity, unless the Supreme Court acts
– 09/16/08