2021-22 Redistricting Cycle Poses High Risk of Racial Discrimination in the South, New Projections Show
Florida, Georgia, and Texas are hotspots for abuses because of legal and demographic changes, and single-party control of map-drawing.
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Brennan Center Statement on Repeal of Muslim Ban
President Joe Biden plans to repeal the Muslim Travel Ban on his first day in office. -
Brennan Center Comment on Senate’s Designation of For the People Act as S. 1
“It is unprecedented and encouraging that Senate leaders have said they will introduce the For the People Act as the first bill in the session,” said Brennan Center President Michael Waldman. -
Brennan Center Comment on President-Elect Joe Biden’s Intent to Nominate Merrick Garland as Attorney General
“He is universally and rightly respected for his commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law,” said Brennan Center president Michael Waldman. -
Brennan Center Sees Deep Commitment to Voting Rights and Justice Reform in President-Elect Biden’s Picks for Top DOJ Leaders
“These nominations are a good sign for the strength of our Constitution,” says Brennan Center president Michael Waldman. -
Brennan Center Response to Violence in U.S. Capitol
"This is an assault against the seat of government, incited by Trump, intending to block the results of a free and fair election,” says Brennan Center president Michael Waldman. -
Advocacy Groups, Community Organizations, and Science Associations Urge President-elect Joe Biden to End Justice Department’s “China Initiative”
In a letter to President-elect Biden, groups voice concerns over the racial profiling of Asian Americans and Asian immigrants. -
Brennan Center Statement in Support of the For the People Act, Introduced Today
The bill is an updated version of the historic set of democracy reforms passed by the House in March 2019. -
Brennan Center Statement Against the Election Fraud Commission in the Senate Stimulus Check Bill
Brennan Center president Michael Waldman calls on the Senate to drop the commission from the bill. -
Governor Cuomo Signs Automatic Voter Registration into Law in New York
New York becomes 19th state to adopt the policy, which makes voter registration more accessible. New Yorkers who are eligible to vote will be registered automatically when they apply for services at designated state agencies unless they opt out.
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