Press Releases
Justice
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
Brennan Center Study Shows Parole Fees Undercut Reentry
Maryland’s parole supervision fee raises little state revenue, while burdening parolees with debt they cannot pay.
– 03/23/09
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
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
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
Dept. of Labor Issues “Midnight” Regulation Weaking Employment Protection
Brennan Center and Northwest Workers’ Justice Project call for repeal.
– 12/19/08