Battling for Rights Restoration, Honoring Dr. King
Fighting to restore the vote to those with past convictions is a key part of fulfilling MLK’s legacy. And it’s more achievable now than ever.
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Here's How a Shutdown Could Affect the Courts
Access to the courts is fundamental to our democracy, but funding for the federal judiciary could run out at the end of the month, and what would happen next is anyone’s guess. -
Barr Says He Won't Stymie Mueller Probe
But Trump’s attorney general nominee wouldn’t commit to letting Mueller take the probe wherever it may lead. -
A Bid to Counter Big Money in Politics Is Gaining Steam
Small donor public financing would amplify the voices of ordinary citizens in our elections. -
Court Strikes Down Controversial Census Citizenship Question
It’s a major blow to the Trump administration as it fights lawsuits over whether the question can be added to the census. -
Barr Pledges to Implement FIRST STEP Act
“I will faithfully implement the law,” the attorney general nominee testified. -
William Barr’s Troubling View of Presidential Power
Congress should take steps to prevent Trump or the current or future attorney general from meddling in the special counsel’s Russia investigation. -
NY Elections Set for Big Step Forward
Bills to make voting easier and combat the influence of special interests sailed through the legislature, and even more far-reaching reforms could be on the way. -
On Wrongful Convictions: Texas Two-Steps Forward, New York One Back
A ruling in New York’s highest court will block those who plead guilty from asserting their innocence despite compelling evidence. -
Can Trump Declare a National Emergency to Build the Wall?
A Q&A with the Brennan Center’s Liza Goitein, a leading expert on emergency powers.
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