Statements & Testimony
Melanca Clark Before House Judiciary Subcommitteeon Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
Testimony submitted as part of a coalition of advocates coordinated under the umbrella of the Michigan Campaign for Justice. The hearing was titled: “Representation of Indigent Defendants in Criminal Cases: A Constitutional Crisis in Michigan and Other States?”
Authored by: Melana D. Clark
– 03/26/09
Wendy Weiser Before the Election Assistance Commission
The Center’s Deputy Director of the Democracy program testifies regarding voter registration databases.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser
– 03/17/09
Adam Skaggs on Myth of Voter Impersonation Fraud at the Polls
Presented before the Committee of the Whole of the Texas Senate. The hearing focused on S.B.362, a voter ID bill.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs
– 03/10/09
Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr. Before Hearing on “Truth Commission”
Testimony in support of a nonpartisan, independent commission of inquiry. Delivered before Senator Leahy’s hearing, “Getting to the Truth Through a Nonpartisan Commission of Inquiry”
Authored by: Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr.
– 03/04/09
Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr. Before Hearing on “Truth Commission” | Q&A
Two video clips from the question and answer portion of the hearing. Schwarz is asked about immunity and is briefly questioned by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
Authored by: Frederick A.O. Schwarz Jr.
– 03/04/09
Testimony of Lawrence Norden Regarding New York State Senate Rules Reform
Testimony before the New York State Senate Temporary Committee on Rules Reform on the findings of the Brennan Center’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 reports on the New York State Legislature and the Center’s recommendations for reform
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 02/26/09
Statement for the Illinois Reform Commission
The Brennan Center prepared a set of remarks for the Illinois Reform Commission concerning the constitutionality of contribution limits, voluntary spending limits, and limits on corporate independent expenditures and electioneering communications.
Authored by: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
– 02/23/09
Letter to FEC Expresses Deep Concerns about the Agency
In a letter sent today by seven reform organizations to the six Commissioners who serve on the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the groups strongly criticized the agency for its misguided rulemaking priorities.
Authored by: Seven Reform Organizations
– 02/12/09
Strengthen the Senate’s Proposed Rules
Coalition of organizations call on Albany to strengthen their rules.
– 01/12/09
Investigating Violations of the Rule of Law in Counter-Terrorism Policy
Proposal for an independent commission to investigate any violations.
– 12/29/08