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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Some Oral Arguments by Telephone

Fair Courts E-Lert: U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Some Oral Arguments by Telephone This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would hold some oral arguments remotely, the Senate’s decision to temporarily stall judicial confirmations due to Covid-19, and mor…
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April 16, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Join the Fight to Protect the 2020 Election

Join the Fight to Protect the 2020 Election Tell Congress: Approve $4 billion in funding for a free and fair 2020 election before it’s too late. Donate [INSIDER] Protect Election 2020 The $2 trillion sti…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 9:41 PM

The Briefing: Trump’s Anti-Voting Strategy Is Backfiring

The Briefing: Trump's Anti-Voting Strategy Is Backfiring Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing In Wisconsin, a challenger won big against an incumbent state supreme court justice. T…
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  Brennan Center Live · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Brennan Center Live Goes Virtual: Civil Liberties and the Census During a Pandemic

Brennan Center Live Goes Virtual: Civil Liberties and the Census During a Pandemic Join us for these virtual events produced in partnership with the Greene Space, NYU’s Brademas Center, and the Brooklyn Historical Society.   Should a Pande…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 8:37 PM

The Briefing: Trump Says the Undemocratic Part Out Loud

The Briefing: Trump Says the Undemocratic Part Out Loud Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing Count on President Trump to say the quiet part out loud. Last week, the president joined …
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Courts Mobilize to Address the Covid-19 Global Health Crisis

Courts Mobilize to Address the Covid-19 Global Health Crisis This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights how courts are responding to the Covid-19 public health crisis, how such changes are raising concerns for access to justice, and more. Donate [FAIR…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Pledge to Take the 2020 Census

Pledge to take the 2020 Census By taking the census now, you’re helping to make sure your community is represented and safe. Donate [INSIDER] Pledge to Take the Census It’s time to take the 2020 Census! Tak…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 10:23 PM

The Briefing: There’s Still Time to Corona-Proof the 2020 Election

The Briefing: There’s Still Time to Corona-Proof the 2020 Election Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing On Friday, President Trump signed into law a mammoth stimulus package to help …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 6:14 PM

The Briefing: Congress, Fund Safe Elections Now

The Briefing: Congress, Fund Safe Elections Now Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing With America shutting down and a recession all but certain, the Senate is in intense negotiations…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 5:48 PM

How to Save Democracy During Covid-19

How to Save Democracy During Covid-19 We are working to make sure the pandemic doesn’t keep millions from voting in November. Donate [INSIDER] Saving Democracy from the Coronavirus At the Brennan Center, …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 7:39 PM

The Briefing: Amid Covid-19, Saving the 2020 Election

The Briefing: Amid Covid-19, Saving the 2020 Election How we protect the vote during the pandemic: analysis and insight from Brennan Center experts The Briefing We hope you and yours are holding up in these grave and unsettling times. First and fore…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Senator Schumer for Remarks Targeting Supreme Court Justices

Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Senator Schumer for Remarks Targeting Supreme Court Justices This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights Chief Justice Roberts’s rebuke to Senator Schumer’s remarks targeting Supreme Court justices, how courts around the country are working to address the spread of cor…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 5:48 PM

The Briefing: A Not So Super Tuesday

The Briefing: A Not So Super Tuesday Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing Today, amid coronavirus fears and disruption, voters go to the polls in Michigan and Wa…
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  Brennan Center Live · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Hear from Kim Zetter, Charlotte Alter, Carlos Menchaca

Hear from Kim Zetter, Charlotte Alter, Carlos Menchaca Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Running Interference: Election Security and the 2020 Vote …
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 11:11 PM

Trump Is Downplaying the Coronavirus — and That’s Dangerous

Trump Is Downplaying the Coronavirus —and That’s Dangerous Trump prefers to blame the media and Democrats instead of protecting the American public. Donate [INSIDER] How Trump Is Undermining the U.S. Respon…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 7:55 PM

The Briefing: Super Tuesday and Bloody Sunday

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing It’s Super Tuesday, of course, when millions will vote in one of the most important elections ever. It’s a good day to r…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Next Week: Hear from Legendary Trial Lawyer Martin Garbus

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Trial Lawyer Martin Garbus on Defending the ‘Cuban Five’ Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Upcoming Events with Martin Garbus, Adam Cohen, and Alexis Coe

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Trial Lawyer Martin Garbus on Defending the ‘Cuban Five’ Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 1:18 AM

CORRECTION: The Briefing: State Supreme Courts’ Stunning Lack of Diversity

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing Due to an editing mistake, we’re sending a corrected version of The Briefing. Apologies for the extra email, and we regre…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 11:05 PM

The Briefing: State Supreme Courts’ Stunning Lack of Diversity

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing Tamika Montgomery-Reeves made history in Delaware last fall when she became the state’s first Black state supreme court …
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Sexual Harassment in the Federal Judiciary

*|SUBJECT|* This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights a congressional hearing on sexual harassment in the federal judiciary, President Trump’s attacks on a federal judge over Roger Stone’s sentencing, and more. Donate [FAIR COURTS]   FEDERAL Courts …
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 7:34 PM

A Big Win for Voting Rights

*|SUBJECT|* Two federal courts have found it’s unconstitutional to make wealth a barrier to the ballot. Donate [INSIDER] Voting Rights Win in Florida Yesterday was a great day for democracy: a federal appeals cour…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 6:19 PM

The Briefing: Trump Unleashed

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing In the two weeks since he was acquitted by the Senate, Donald Trump has shown what a presidency looks like without the …
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 11:13 PM

The Briefing: Trump was acquitted. Now what?

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of LawThe Briefing What does Donald Trump’s acquittal mean for the Constitution and our democracy?First, impeachments may have lost their sting. At the Constitutional Convention, Elbr…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 8, 2020 at 1:03 PM

How We Prevent Another Iowa

We still have time to make sure public officials running upcoming primaries are prepared. Donate   Dear John,   The Iowa caucus is a wake up call. Technology fails, but we still have time to make sure public officia…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Colorado and Washington Considering Bills to Prohibit ICE Courthouse Arrests

*|SUBJECT|* This Fair Court’s E-Lert highlights bills introduced in Colorado and Washington to stop ICE courthouse arrests, a proposed constitutional amendment in Utah that would replace the state’s judicial nominating commissions with nonpartisan statewide elections, and more. Donate …
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 10:15 PM

The Insider Special Edition: After Iowa

*|SUBJECT|* The failures of the Iowa caucus show that resiliency planning is a must. Donate [INSIDER] Iowa Was a Mess – and a Warning The Iowa caucus is a wake-up call. Technology fails, but we still have time to make sure publ…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 4:11 PM

The Briefing: Iowa was a mess — and a warning

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing The Iowa caucus was a mess, painful to watch. But at least we will know who won soon enough. That’s because paper backup…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 10:30 PM

The Briefing: The Muslim Ban’s Cruel Anniversary

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing This week marks the third anniversary of President Trump’s Muslim ban. It’s as clear today as it was then: the policy is…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Upcoming Events with Martin Garbus, Adam Cohen, and Alexis Coe

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Stop the Bleeding: Bold Plans to Prevent Violence Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Loc…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: SCOTUS Considering Cases Challenging California’s Donor Disclosure Law

*|SUBJECT|*This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of cases challenging California’s Donor Disclosure Law, the Kansas Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against the state legislature over court funding, and more.Donate [FAIR COURTS] Federal CourtsU.S. Sup…
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January 23, 2020 at 7:01 PM

The New Voter Suppression

*|SUBJECT|* Strict voter ID laws and risky voter purges based on unreliable data threaten our democracy. Donate [INSIDER]   Emily Haasch The New Voter Suppression Voter suppression is still alive in today’s electoral politi…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 6:01 PM

The Briefing: Citizens United, 10 Years Later

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing It is a decade since the Supreme Court upended a century of campaign finance law in Citizens United. This notorious case…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 4:29 PM

The Briefing: 10 Years of Citizens United

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing Next week will mark a decade since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a decis…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 11:08 PM

Thank You For Fighting For Democracy

Together, we’re building a more democratic, just, and free America Donate   Dear John,   Thank you. You read our work, attended an event, or followed us on social media. Many of you have generously donated to our fu…
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January 10, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Chief Justice Roberts Releases 2019 Year-End Report on Federal Judiciary

*|SUBJECT|* This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights Chief Justice Roberts’s year-end report on the federal judiciary, a new Brennan Center analysis of legislative assaults on state courts in 2019, and more. Donate [FAIR COURTS]   Federal Courts …
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
January 9, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Automatic Voter Registration Passes NY Senate

*|SUBJECT|* Plus, a closer look at the Electoral College + how to fix state and federal justice systems. Donate [INSIDER]   Automatic Voter Registration Passes New York State Senate This afternoon, the New York State Senate passed an auto…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 9:44 PM

The Briefing: An Impulsive Strike Tests the Constitution

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing The U.S. government’s assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassim Suleimani last week risked plunging the United States into an…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
January 6, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Coming Up at the Brennan Center: Adam Cohen, David Harris, Alexis Coe

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Legal Scholar David A. Harris on Police Violence Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Loc…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 1:02 AM

Making sure you saw this

Make 2x the impact for democracy before the year closes, keep up the fight against unfair voter purges in 2020... The clock is ticking!   Dear John,   Now is the time to make your year-end gift to the Brennan Center! …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 1:05 PM

Last day and last chance to double your gift in 2019

Your gift will have two times the power to protect and advance our democracy. Dear John,   This is it … the last day of the year and your last chance to double your gift — and your impact — before 2019 ends.   …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 11:05 AM

⏳COUNTDOWN: 48 hours to double your gift

*|SUBJECT|* We’re fighting for the critical fixes that will restore our systems--and we’re winning. Dear John,   Just a brief reminder … we’re at the end of the year, and our democracy needs you! Please make your gift right now, when it will be matched …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Only 3 Days Left ⌛

*|SUBJECT|* Time is running out to double the power of your gift to the Brennan Center. Democracy is worth fighting for. Dear John,   Just three days left before 2020 arrives — and time is running out to double the power of y…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Double Down on Democracy

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center is making a difference ahead of the 2020 election, leading the charge for democracy reform. Democracy is under attack. Fight back with us!   Dear John,   In the last election, too many voters faced bro…
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Two Major Voting Rights Victories

*|SUBJECT|* Over 180K Americans had their right to vote restored, funds for election security included in 2020 budget... Donate [INSIDER]     L-R, Myrna Perez, Director, Voting Rights & Elections; Governor Phil Murphy; Eliza …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Is your right to vote under attack?

*|SUBJECT|* With your support we’ll work to protect every vote, fighting for free and fair elections. Dear John,   As we begin the last year of President Trump’s first term, the right to vote is under attack. The Constitution…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Upcoming Events Featuring Adam Cohen, David Harris, Alexis Coe

*|SUBJECT|* Brennan Center Live brings you compelling conversations on democracy and justice from today’s most influential leaders.   Legal Scholar David A. Harris on Police Violence Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Loc…
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December 20, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Brennan Center Releases New Report, The Politics of Judicial Elections 2017-18

*|SUBJECT|* This week’s Fair Courts E-Lert highlights a new Brennan Center report, The Politics of Judicial Elections 2017-18, SCOTUS’s decision to hear a case on whether states can impose a partisan balancing requirement on their courts, and more. Donate …
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  Michael Waldman · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 11:05 PM

The Briefing: Big Win for Voting Rights and Racial Justice in Kentucky

*|SUBJECT|* Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law The Briefing Author’s Note: The Briefing will go on holiday vacation for the next two weeks, returning on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. O…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 1:02 PM

December Redistricting Round-Up: Virginia’s Chance to Reform Redistricting

*|SUBJECT|* A new majority in Virginia considers redistricting reform, and North Carolina voters have new electoral maps [REDISTRICTING]   Featured Stories Virginia Democrats Must Follow Through on Redistricting Reform In November, Virginia De…
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