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Election Cybersecurity Summit: Protecting Democracy in a Shifting Landscape
Join Brennan Center, Common Cause New York, the New York City Bar Association’s Election Law Committee, and the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and featuring
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Election Cybersecurity Summit: Protecting Democracy in a Shifting Landscape
Election officials, experts, and civic leaders discuss emerging threats to election infrastructure and an actionable framework to enhance security.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Election Cybersecurity Summit: Protecting Democracy in a Shifting Landscape
Join Brennan Center, Common Cause New York, the New York City Bar Association’s Election Law Committee, and the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and featuring
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Join Brennan Center, Common Cause New York, the New York City Bar Association’s Election Law Committee, and the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity and featuring
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President Trump has suggested deploying the National Guard in New York. That risks diverting attention from the long-term solutions needed to actually keep the city safe.
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2025 Trends in Crime and Safety in New York City
New York remains one of the safest cities in the country, but some persistent challenges require close attention.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
President Trump has suggested deploying the National Guard in New York. That risks diverting attention from the long-term solutions needed to actually keep the city safe.
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bit.ly/4o734Zo
The makeup of the state supreme courts deciding many of the country’s most important legal questions often don’t reflect the communities they serve. bit.ly/3LSjmI0
Everyone Benefits When Judges Come from a Variety of Backgrounds
Amid attacks on “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the need for representative state supreme courts is as urgent as ever.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The makeup of the state supreme courts deciding many of the country’s most important legal questions often don’t reflect the communities they serve. bit.ly/3LSjmI0
Several of this year's state and local elections saw new highs of spending, especially from megadonor-fueled super PACs. bit.ly/3XvkAvp
Odd Year Elections Break Spending Records
Several state and local elections this year saw new highs of spending, especially from megadonor-fueled super PACs.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Several of this year's state and local elections saw new highs of spending, especially from megadonor-fueled super PACs. bit.ly/3XvkAvp
Read @amescg.bsky.social and @stroud.bsky.social for insights on lessons learned from the campaign to pass New York’s Clean Slate Act, including strategic principles that can guide advocates working on similar reforms.
Insight: New York’s Clean Slate Act | The Clean Slate Initiative
Advocates and legislators built broad support for Clean Slate in New York by balancing bold reform goals with practical compromise. Their success offers valuable lessons for advancing Clean Slate poli...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Read @amescg.bsky.social and @stroud.bsky.social for insights on lessons learned from the campaign to pass New York’s Clean Slate Act, including strategic principles that can guide advocates working on similar reforms.
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When you hear "ICE," you probably think of federal courts, but state courts are emerging as key checks on immigration enforcement. Cases piling up now could shape what ICE can do on the ground. To learn more, subscribe to our free newsletter: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
November 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When you hear "ICE," you probably think of federal courts, but state courts are emerging as key checks on immigration enforcement. Cases piling up now could shape what ICE can do on the ground. To learn more, subscribe to our free newsletter: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
Social media monitoring systems, cellphone location tracking, facial recognition, remote hacking tools — now being turned on Americans by ICE to target protesters. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Social media monitoring systems, cellphone location tracking, facial recognition, remote hacking tools — now being turned on Americans by ICE to target protesters. bit.ly/3Kq348R
Congress has all the ingredients to rein in the tech oligarchy. All it needs is now is a centralized tech committee. Order STUCK: bit.ly/4il1bqJ
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Congress has all the ingredients to rein in the tech oligarchy. All it needs is now is a centralized tech committee. Order STUCK: bit.ly/4il1bqJ
The Trump administration and its supporters have made numerous threats to revoke the citizenship of political foes who are naturalized citizens — but if the government tries to follow through, it will have an uphill legal battle. bit.ly/4rh6WJT
How the Supreme Court Rejected Denaturalization as a Political Weapon Long Ago
New threats to strip opponents of citizenship recall a dark history.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Trump administration and its supporters have made numerous threats to revoke the citizenship of political foes who are naturalized citizens — but if the government tries to follow through, it will have an uphill legal battle. bit.ly/4rh6WJT
Justice 101: Excessive Punishment, The 8th Amendment, and the Justice System
@lbeisen.bsky.social joins Kermit Roosevelt III for a hybrid conversation moderated by Dr. Kerry Sautner, in-person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site on Wed., Dec. 3, at 5:30pm ET. Register:
@lbeisen.bsky.social joins Kermit Roosevelt III for a hybrid conversation moderated by Dr. Kerry Sautner, in-person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site on Wed., Dec. 3, at 5:30pm ET. Register:
Justice 101: State of the Union: Excessive Punishment The 8th Amendment and the Justice System | Eastern State
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December 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Justice 101: Excessive Punishment, The 8th Amendment, and the Justice System
@lbeisen.bsky.social joins Kermit Roosevelt III for a hybrid conversation moderated by Dr. Kerry Sautner, in-person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site on Wed., Dec. 3, at 5:30pm ET. Register:
@lbeisen.bsky.social joins Kermit Roosevelt III for a hybrid conversation moderated by Dr. Kerry Sautner, in-person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site on Wed., Dec. 3, at 5:30pm ET. Register:
Fact: Vote-counting machines are more accurate than hand counts when it comes to large number of ballots.
December 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Fact: Vote-counting machines are more accurate than hand counts when it comes to large number of ballots.
To end congressional dysfunction, it's important to focus on campaign finance reform and invest in keeping members safe. More essential steps: bit.ly/48hHnjd
How To Get the Government Unstuck
Congress is the key to making government work again.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
To end congressional dysfunction, it's important to focus on campaign finance reform and invest in keeping members safe. More essential steps: bit.ly/48hHnjd
The Trump administration and its supporters have made numerous threats to revoke the citizenship of political foes who are naturalized citizens — but if the government tries to follow through, it will have an uphill legal battle. bit.ly/4rh6WJT
How the Supreme Court Rejected Denaturalization as a Political Weapon Long Ago
New threats to strip opponents of citizenship recall a dark history.
www.brennancenter.org
November 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Trump administration and its supporters have made numerous threats to revoke the citizenship of political foes who are naturalized citizens — but if the government tries to follow through, it will have an uphill legal battle. bit.ly/4rh6WJT
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
www.brennancenter.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
Trump’s net worth has grown by $3 billion since he took office. That’s not a coincidence.
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A New Era of Crony Capitalism
Washington hasn’t seen graft like this for at least a century.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Trump’s net worth has grown by $3 billion since he took office. That’s not a coincidence.
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bit.ly/4oV46sG
Without oversight and transparency measures in place, the growing use of AI-powered tools in policing risks infringing on civil rights and civil liberties by amplifying bias and chilling free speech. Our new analysis details the risks and the needed safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Dangers of Unregulated AI in Policing
New data fusion tools risk embedding biases and chilling free speech.
www.brennancenter.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Without oversight and transparency measures in place, the growing use of AI-powered tools in policing risks infringing on civil rights and civil liberties by amplifying bias and chilling free speech. Our new analysis details the risks and the needed safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Trump administration openly says that it will use its domestic spying capabilities to target people who oppose ICE’s actions. And ICE has been bulking up on the latest surveillance technology. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Trump administration openly says that it will use its domestic spying capabilities to target people who oppose ICE’s actions. And ICE has been bulking up on the latest surveillance technology. bit.ly/3Kq348R
The Supreme Court has strict limits on denaturalization that are deeply rooted in protections guaranteed by the 1st and 14th Amendments. Here's how they got there: bit.ly/4rh6WJT
How the Supreme Court Rejected Denaturalization as a Political Weapon Long Ago
New threats to strip opponents of citizenship recall a dark history.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Supreme Court has strict limits on denaturalization that are deeply rooted in protections guaranteed by the 1st and 14th Amendments. Here's how they got there: bit.ly/4rh6WJT
At the Supreme Court, a private prison company is seeking a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability. More on the case: bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
At the Supreme Court, a private prison company is seeking a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability. More on the case: bit.ly/4pfafj2
Swiss businessmen gave Trump an engraved gold bar worth more than $130,000. Then he agreed to cut tariffs on Swiss imports.
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A New Era of Crony Capitalism
Washington hasn’t seen graft like this for at least a century.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Swiss businessmen gave Trump an engraved gold bar worth more than $130,000. Then he agreed to cut tariffs on Swiss imports.
bit.ly/4oV46sG
bit.ly/4oV46sG
The growing use of AI-powered tools in police departments raises serious concerns for civil rights and civil liberties. Our new analysis outlines the risks and the safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Dangers of Unregulated AI in Policing
New data fusion tools risk embedding biases and chilling free speech.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The growing use of AI-powered tools in police departments raises serious concerns for civil rights and civil liberties. Our new analysis outlines the risks and the safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
Our experts detail what we know about recent crime trends in New York City, including sharp drops in murders and shootings, as well as persistent challenges to tackle.
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bit.ly/4o734Zo
2025 Trends in Crime and Safety in New York City
New York remains one of the safest cities in the country, but some persistent challenges require close attention.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our experts detail what we know about recent crime trends in New York City, including sharp drops in murders and shootings, as well as persistent challenges to tackle.
bit.ly/4o734Zo
bit.ly/4o734Zo
Due to outdated privacy laws, the Trump administration can easily turn powerful surveillance tools against anyone and everyone, with scant safeguards. Now, ICE says that it plans to make this risk a reality for the swath of Americans who oppose the president’s agenda. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Due to outdated privacy laws, the Trump administration can easily turn powerful surveillance tools against anyone and everyone, with scant safeguards. Now, ICE says that it plans to make this risk a reality for the swath of Americans who oppose the president’s agenda. bit.ly/3Kq348R
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly paid immigration detainees $1/day for work in its facility. Now it’s arguing in court that can’t be sued for that because the facility is part of a government contract. bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
www.brennancenter.org
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly paid immigration detainees $1/day for work in its facility. Now it’s arguing in court that can’t be sued for that because the facility is part of a government contract. bit.ly/4pfafj2
We are seeing what happens when public service becomes a vehicle for private plunder. Fixing it will require sustained citizen engagement.
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bit.ly/4oV46sG
A New Era of Crony Capitalism
Washington hasn’t seen graft like this for at least a century.
www.brennancenter.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We are seeing what happens when public service becomes a vehicle for private plunder. Fixing it will require sustained citizen engagement.
bit.ly/4oV46sG
bit.ly/4oV46sG