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Justice
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
Brennan Center Calls for Continued Access to Guantanamo Detainees
Today, a federal appeals court in Washington heard arguments in a significant case that will determine the future of attorneys access to Guantanamo detainees.
– 05/15/07
Perils of an Unchecked Executive
– 05/08/07