The Brennan Center highlights common sense reforms to revive the right to counsel, the ongoing problem of debtors' prisons and several recent studies examining criminal justice reforms and sentencing practices.
Experts discuss practical proposals to meet Gideon’s promise, latest wave of corruption arrests renews calls for fair elections, an NYPD inspector general, and more.
A new Brennan Center analysis finds state lawmakers continue to push laws that would make it harder to vote, while others press measures to improve elections.
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn backs police monitor, 50th anniversary of Gideon, an aggressive agenda to secure voting rights, and more.
As state legislative sessions begin in 2013, there are many exciting opportunities to restore voting rights to Americans with past criminal convictions. Read about legislative activities in the states and a summary of recent messaging research important for our work.
