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About Us - Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice is a nonpartisan law and policy institute. We strive to uphold the values of democracy. We stand for equal justice and the rule of law. We work to craft and advance reforms that will make American democracy work, for all.
Our Work - Brennan Center for Justice
Our Work. As an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization, the Brennan Center conducts rigorous research to identify problems and provide in-depth empirical findings and compelling analyses of pressing legal and policy issues. We also pioneer and champion policy solutions, such as automatic voter registration and small donor public ...
Election 2024 - Brennan Center for Justice
More than just a contest between candidates or parties, the 2024 general election will decide the future direction of American democracy itself. The Brennan Center is working up to and after Election Day to protect the institutions that sustain rule by the people and fighting fear with facts. This page is a resource for people who want to learn ...
Improving Prisons | Brennan Center for Justice
21 hours ago · Improving Prisons. Changing the experience of incarceration to one that is more constructive and humane is part of a new, dignity-first approach that aims to help people lead a life of social responsibility after release. Lauren-Brooke Eisen is the senior director and Ram Subramanian is the managing director of the Brennan Center’s Justice ...
Research & Reports | Brennan Center for Justice
Apr 27, 2023 · A Proposal to Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration. For decades, the federal government used its grant-making power to spur states to incarcerate more people and to impose longer sentences. It should now use that power to reverse course. Hernandez D. Stroud, Lauren-Brooke Eisen, Ram Subramanian. March 14, 2023.
Rethinking Civic Engagement | Brennan Center for Justice
Feb 16, 2022 · Rethinking Civic Engagement. Summary: Young adults participate in politics and their communities far more than they are given credit for — and in ways that often go unrecognized. Civic engagement is a key indicator of adulthood. Young adults respond to the social and political issues of the day in a variety of ways.
Mission & Impact - Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice works to build an America that is democratic, just, and free — for all. The Brennan Center for Justice is an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend our country’s systems of democracy and justice. Today, we are in a great fight for the ...
Programs - Brennan Center for Justice
The Justice Program advances data-driven, innovative, practical legal reforms; seeks new empirical analyses; crafts innovative policy solutions; and advances legislation and litigation in its efforts to end mass incarceration. Our view: We can end mass incarceration when the broad public understands that mass incarceration exists.
Permanently Stopping Abuse of Power in the Executive Branch
Jul 23, 2021 · Key next steps should include deterring abuses of the pardon power and ensuring that independent executive branch watchdogs have the power to take on misconduct. These executive actions are important, and they should be codified by statute as well. Biden should recommit to using the pardon power as a means to uphold, rather than subvert, the ...