Press Releases
Civil Justice
Has the U.S. Honored Agreement on Temporary Foreign Workers? Mexican Government Wants to Know
Today the Brennan Center for Justice and Northwest Workers’ Justice Project urged Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to answer Mexico’s query about the treatment of foreign workers in the U.S..
– 10/27/09
Large Number of People Who Face Foreclosures Don’t Have a Lawyer
New York - A new in-depth study by the Brennan Center for Justice released Oct. 6, 2009, shows that disturbing numbers of families face foreclosure proceedings without the aid of legal counsel.
– 10/06/09
People Forced to Appear in Court Without Interpreters, Violating Federal Law
A new study of 35 states exposes the failure of many state courts to provide interpreters to people with limited proficiency in English (LEP) - often in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of the United States . . .
– 07/04/09
Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Repeal “Poison Pill” Restriction on Federal Legal Services
On June 25, 2009, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to lift the “LSC poison pill restriction” - the federal appropriations provision that encumbers up to $490 million in state, local, and charitable private contributions raised by legal services nonprofits that receive federal funding from the nation’s Legal Services Corporation (LSC).
– 06/29/09
New Study Urges Congress to Remove Federal Restrictions on Legal Aid
Federal funding restrictions on legal aid for the poor are wasting money and undercutting the ability of families to fend off foreclosure and other legal problems amid the economic crisis, according to a white paper released today by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law . . .
– 06/19/09
President’s Budget Calls for Removal of Three Outdated Restrictions on Legal Services for the Poor
Cost-free measure would expand access to legal assistance amid economic crisis.
– 05/07/09
Senator Harkin Introduces Civil Access to Justice Act
In today’s economy, there is a growing demand for civil legal aid representation. The Civil Access to Justice Act will significantly improve access to civil legal aid by removing severe litigation restrictions, increasing funding, and expanding law school clinics’ legal assistance.
– 03/26/09
Justice Integrity Act of 2009 Introduced
The legislation is intended to restore public confidence in the fair and equitable application of justice.
– 02/26/09
Dept. of Labor Issues “Midnight” Regulation Weaking Employment Protection
Brennan Center and Northwest Workers’ Justice Project call for repeal.
– 12/19/08
U.S. Violates International Law by Failing to Enforce Laws Protecting Rights of Mexican Workers
A group of Mexican workers, and Mexican and U.S. organizations, have submitted a document to the Mexican government detailing the frequent exploitation of workers brought into the U.S. by their employers on temporary work visas.
– 08/13/08