New York State Lawmakers Introduce Changes to Public Campaign Finance Law; Brennan Center Reacts
The State Legislature should resist last-minute alterations that would undercut the program.
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Department of Justice Issues New Rules on Discriminatory Profiling: Brennan Center Reacts
The Department has made some upgrades to its policy but still gives agents too much discretion to profile. -
New York State Budget Omits Clean Slate Act, Chips Away at Bail Reform; Brennan Center Reacts
The legislation would partially roll back the state’s bail reform law, expanding judges’ authority to set money bail. It also omits the Clean Slate Act, which would have automatically sealed old criminal records. -
New York State Budget Includes $39.5 million for Public Campaign Financing; Brennan Center Reacts
Funding will ensure the program is ready for candidates in the 2024 election cycle. -
Impremedia and Brennan Center for Justice Partner on Democracy Content for Spanish Readers in the U.S.
Together, Impremedia and the Brennan Center will offer a wealth of key information and analysis on voting, elections, criminal justice, and more in Spanish language. -
Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Tony Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Help States Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration and Improve Public Safety
The Smart Sentencing Adjustments Act would use federal funding as an incentive for fighting mass incarceration instead of fueling it. -
Voting and Civil Rights Organizations File Suit Over Florida’s Flawed Voter Registration Form
Omissions put thousands of Floridians with past criminal convictions at risk of criminal prosecution -
Dr. Kareem Crayton Joins Brennan Center as Senior Director, Voting and Representation
Crayton will help lead the organization’s efforts to shape equal systems for voting and representation at a crucial moment for democracy -
Poll: 62% of New York Voters Want Lawmakers to Fund Public Financing Program in Budget
Support for the small donor matching program crosses party lines and regions alongside concern about wealthy donors’ influence in politics. -
Department of Homeland Security Opens New Funding Stream for Election Security in the States; Brennan Center Reacts
The change in policy gives state and local election offices access to much-needed funding to protect against threats.
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