Brennan Center Comment to FEC on Internet Communication Disclaimers
The Brennan Center submitted comment to the Federal Elections Commission urging the commission to update its rules regarding internet disclaimers.
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Brennan Center Files FOIA Request for Information on "Extreme Vetting" Policies
The Brennan Center for Justice, in conjunction with four other civil liberties advocates filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Department of State seeking records pertaining to the Trump Administration’s “Extreme Vetting” policies. -
Brennan Center Second Review of New Mexico's Proposed Campaign Finance Rules
The Brennan Center submitted second round comments on New Mexico’s proposed campaign finance rules on August 25, 2017. -
Statement on the Future of Community Corrections
The Brennan Center for Justice joined other organizations and individuals in support of a plan to reduce the number of people under community corrections supervision. -
Brennan Center Files FOIA Request for Information on DHS Social Media Screening Software
On September 5, 2017, the Brennan Center for Justice filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking records concerning social media screening pilot programs used by DHS to target travelers. -
Citing Civil Liberties Concerns, the Brennan Center and Over 50 Groups Oppose Expanding Countering Violent Extremism Programs To White Supremacists
Expanding Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs to white supremacists will do little to reduce terrorism and could undermine fundamental rights, the Brennan Center and others argued in a letter to Congressional leadership. -
Letter to Subcommittee on National Security
The Subcommittee on National Security’s July 27 hearing on “Combatting Homegrown Terrorism” omitted crucial voices necessary to a fair examination of current CVE policies. Partial narratives perpetuate division and fear, and Congress must do better. -
Brennan Center Review of New Mexico's Proposed Campaign Finance Rules
The Brennan Center submits comments on New Mexico Secretary of State’s proposal on campaign finance reform. -
United to Protect Democracy & Brennan Center Letter to OMB Director: Protect States from "Election Integrity" Commission's Sweeping Requests for Voter Information
The Brennan Center and United to Protect Democracy wrote a letter to the director of the Office of Management and Budget, asking him to protect against sweeping requests by the dubious Fraud Commission for extensive personal information about voters. -
Letter to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats
The Brennan Center and other civil liberties organizations sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats condemning his decision to abandon efforts toward increased transparency in the surveillance of Americans under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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