Press Releases
Detainee Policy
Human Rights Groups Challenge Government Secrecy on Waterboarding
Today, the Brennan Center for Justice and nine other human rights organizations urged an appeals court to overturn a decision allowing the government to keep information about its use of waterboarding secret.
– 06/10/11
After Supreme Court Rejects State Secrets Case, Groups Urge DOJ to Implement Oversight Policy
Today, the Brennan Center for Justice urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to implement the state secrets policy it announced on September 23, 2009.
– 05/16/11
Bermuda Accepts Detainees as U.S. Starts Dismantling Guantanamo
The Brennan Center welcomes the Burmudan government’s decision to resettle four Guantánamo Uighurs.
– 06/16/09
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