Press Releases
Justice
NAFTA Violation: Mexican Government Asks U.S. to Respond to Labor Violations
In a response to a complaint filed by sixteen Latin American workers, BC lawyers and a coalition of workers’ rights organizations urge the U.S. to act.
– 12/12/07
Supreme Court Agrees to Rehear Guantanamo Detainees’ Habeas Challenge
Today, the Supreme Court agreed to review a Circuit Court decision that upheld the Military Commissions Act of 2006 (MCA), which eliminated habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. In April the Court originally denied review of the appeals court’s 2-1 decision, finding that the MCA validly stripped Guantanamo detainees of habeas corpus because they have no constitutional rights. However, the Supreme Court reversed course today, granting the detainees’ motion to reconsider that decision and grant review.
– 06/29/07
Brennan Center Asks Supreme Court to Review Habeas Case
Today, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision dismissing the habeas corpus action of Mohammad Munaf, an American citizen facing execution in Iraq. The Brennan Center’s petition argues that the lower court’s decision in Munaf v. Geren creates a dangerous precedent because it allows American citizens to be detained and delivered to another country for execution without judicial review by a U.S. court.
– 06/14/07
In Landmark Case, Court Upholds Habeas Corpus Rights
Today, in a watershed case, a federal appeals court ruled Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, a legal resident of the United States, could not be detained indefinitely, without charge.
– 06/11/07
Missouri Court Rejects Attempt to Block Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
A Missouri circuit court rejected an attempt to block an increase in the state’s minimum wage for tipped workers.
– 05/25/07
First Federal Wage Hike in 10 Years
Brennan Center welcomes long overdue minimum wage increase, and calls on Congress to take further action.
– 05/25/07
Report Calls on N.J. to Raise and Index the Minimum Wage
Announces report by Brennan Center and allies seeking a minimum wage increase in New Jersey
– 05/18/07
Brennan Center Calls On Congress To Investigate Why A U.S. Citizen Is Being Secretly Detained
Today, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law called on members of Congress to investigate why a U.S. citizen has been detained in various African countries for the past three months without any charges brought against him.
– 05/16/07