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May 15, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Senate Moves Forward with Nomination of Justin Walker to Influential D.C. Circuit

Fair Courts E-Lert: Senate Moves Forward with Nomination of Justin Walker to Influential D.C. Circuit This Fair Courts E-Lert highlights the Senate’s Confirmation Hearing for Judge Justin Walker, the Federal Judiciary’s request for additional funding for Covid-19 response, and more. …
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May 14, 2020 at 10:37 PM

8 Lies that Could Undermine Our Election

8 Lies that Could Undermine Our Election There is a serious risk that political actors will manufacture crises to weaken election results they don’t like. Donate [INSIDER] Dear John, Before we get into this week’…
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May 13, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Why did 100 million citizens not vote?

Why did 100 million citizens not vote? RSVP for this virtual event to learn why so many Americans are persistently disengaged from the political process   The Untold Story of American Non-Voters Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Time: 12:00 …
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 10:06 PM

The Briefing: Democracy’s Supply Chain Problem

The Briefing: Democracy’s Supply Chain Problem Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing Today, House Democrats introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HE…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 9:49 PM

The Briefing: The Cost of Protecting Our Democracy

The Briefing: The Cost of Protecting Our Democracy Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing Unless Congress acts, states will likely fall far short of what they need to protect our ele…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 6:12 PM

There’s Still Time to Protect Democracy

There’s Still Time to Protect Democracy We've never been faced with a challenge like this, but together, we can make a difference.   Dear John, There’s still time to make your #GivingTuesdayNow gift! We’ve never faced a…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Protect Democracy with Us Today

Protect Democracy with Us Today We have the solutions to our democracy’s most threatening challenges. Can you support us this #GivingTuesdayNow?   Dear John, Our democracy faces unprecedented challenges. We saw a chilli…
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  Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Fair Courts E-Lert: Ousted Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Lifts Recusal from Voter Purge Case

Fair Courts E-Lert: Ousted Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice Lifts Recusal from Voter Purge Case This E-Lert highlights a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice’s decision to un-recuse himself from a controversial voter purge case after election loss, a new report from Fix the Court on the tra…
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April 30, 2020 at 11:07 PM

How to Protect the 2020 Election

How to Protect the 2020 Election We looked at how 5 different states need to start preparing now in order to protect the 2020 election from Covid-19. Donate [INSIDER] New Report: Ensuring Safe Elections …
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April 29, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Brennan Center LIVE: Saving the Vote in 2020

Brennan Center LIVE: Saving the Vote in 2020 Join us for this virtual event with Brennan Center experts on ensuring a free, fair, secure, and safe election.   Saving the Vote in 2020: Elections and the Coronavirus Date: May 4, 2020 Tim…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 9:56 PM

The Briefing: How to Avoid an Election Mess

The Briefing: How to Avoid an Election Mess Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing I want to invite you to a special lunchtime briefing on Monday about how to make sure voters can fu…
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  Michael Waldman, Brennan Center for Justice · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 9:33 PM

The Briefing: A Good ‘Excuse’ to Vote

The Briefing: A Good ‘Excuse’ to Vote Your weekly source for analysis and insight from experts at the Brennan Center for Justice The Briefing In 16 states, a voter must have a recognized excuse to cast an absentee ballot. Most commonly, people check…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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