Equity for the People
The For the People Act is a critical step toward achieving an inclusive democracy, long promised, but not yet delivered.
Research Report
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Community Investment, Not Criminalization
By making social problems the concern of law enforcement, the Biden administration’s approach to threats of far-right violence rehashes discredited strategies of the war on terror. -
Protecting Against Police Brutality and Official Misconduct
Amendments to the criminal civil rights law could provide the federal government with a powerful tool to pursue law enforcement accountability. -
The Impact of Census Timeline Changes on the Next Round of Redistricting
States must adapt to the new census data release schedule and adjust redistricting deadlines accordingly. Otherwise, courts may step in and draw their new congressional and legislative district boundaries for them. -
2020 Annual Report
In an election year like no other, Brennan Center worked to ensure that democracy prevailed. -
Faces of Small Donor Public Financing 2021
Elected officials who benefited from public campaign financing explain why it’s a boon for democracy across the nation. -
The Redistricting Landscape, 2021–22
Political, legal, and demographic changes, along with census delays, will shape the fight for fair maps and representation. -
The Case Against the Filibuster
The procedural maneuver, long used by Senate minorities to block civil rights legislation, is now poised to stop democracy reforms supported by broad majorities. If the Senate is to be responsive to the popular will, the filibuster must go. -
Conviction, Imprisonment, and Lost Earnings: How Involvement with the Criminal Justice System Deepens Inequality
Encounters with the criminal justice system can depress wages for the entirety of a career. Black and Latino Americans suffer these consequences most acutely.
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Automatic License Plate Readers: Legal Status and Policy Recommendations for Law Enforcement Use
The proliferation of ALPR technology raises serious civil rights and civil liberties concerns. Courts, lawmakers, and technology vendors must take action.
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