Research

Accountability . . . and its Opposite
Elizabeth (Liza) Goitein

Observers of the current political scene may be forgiven if they suffered a sinking sense of déjà vu this past Monday.

February 13, 2009
Liberty & National Security
Privacy & Profiling
Checks & Balances
Detainee Policy
Investigating Violations of the Rule of Law in Counter-Terrorism Policy

Proposal for an independent commission to investigate any violations.

December 29, 2008
Checks & Balances
Detainee Policy
Liberty & National Security
Privacy & Profiling
DoJ’s Changes to Intelligence-Gathering and Investigative Regulations

On September 29, 2008, the Department of Justice issued new FBI Guidelines on intelligence-gathering and investigative regulations, and has proposed changes to the federal regulation 28 C.F. R. part 23. Learn more about why the Brennan Center objects to the changes, and what we are doing in response.

November 6, 2008
Liberty & National Security
Privacy & Profiling
Safe While Secure

Brennan Center's Aziz Huq speaks at CAIR-NY's event on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 6:30 pm.

October 17, 2008
Liberty & National Security
Privacy & Profiling
Response to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's Questions
Frederick A. O. (“Fritz”) Schwarz, Jr.

Questions raised after "Restoring the Rule of Law," a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution that took place in Sep. 2008.

October 7, 2008
Liberty & National Security
Checks & Balances
Detainee Policy
Privacy & Profiling

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