Brennan Center for Justice.
American nonprofit organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Brennan Center for Justice is monitoring severe election-related threats against election officials in King County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brennan Center discusses state election issues while Hearst conducts an investigation in Nevada, modeling on Georgia's voter ID laws.Some support1 report
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Hawaii adopted a law limiting corporate political spending, coinciding with high voter concern over corruption.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Pew and Brennan Centers track election trust decline as Florida counties maintain canvassing boards for both Republicans and Democrats.Some support2 reports
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The Brennan Center for Justice called an FBI raid an "extraordinary escalation."Some support1 report
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Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
One to three months ago
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A lawsuit has been filed challenging federal election overreach under the administration.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A coalition has filed a brief challenging the administration's presidential plans.Some support1 report
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The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was founded by the Franciscans, and the organization is now recruiting volunteers across all 50 states.Some support1 report
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Restaino works with the Brennan Center for Justice in Charleston.Some support1 report
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Data released on September 1st shows that 30% of U.S. House districts are safe seats, while 15% of congressional districts are majority-minority.Some support1 report
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The Brennan Center for Justice is based at New York University, while the Trump administration increased threats against judges.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Threats against judges are rising due to the policy pushback from the Trump administration.Some support3 reports
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The Brennan Center for Justice and New York University conducted joint studies on judicial security issues, involving Gowri Ramachandran.Some support3 reports
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Michael Waldman serves as president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice as the Supreme Court issues orders regarding Donald Trump's election challenges.Some support1 report
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The Brennan Center for Justice is challenging a Trump executive order in federal court in Boston.Some support1 report
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Analysis suggests current government surveillance practices evoke the atmosphere of 1950s Eastern Europe.Some support3 reports
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Nixon's resignation is cited as a precedent for presidential accountability, highlighting the role of watchdog groups in monitoring executive conduct.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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The Associated Press and the Brennan Center for Justice jointly reported on state election data collection efforts.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Presidential figures interfere with federal agencies and advocate for voting rights expansion in Arizona.Some support1 report
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Brennan Center estimates dark money in Texas elections as Supreme Court rulings impact the state's political landscape.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Brennan Center for Justice reported on the profits of private prison corporations.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk's affiliates are reportedly linked to voter caging efforts, utilizing incorporation records from Delaware, as defined by the Brennan Center for Justice.Some support1 report
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The Brennan Center for Justice noted that noncitizen votes were statistically negligible, while ProPublica obtained letters detailing administration threats, prompting commentary from David Becker.Some support2 reports
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Pulte investigates the 2020 stolen election while MAGA media allies lay groundwork for election control, according to reports.Some support1 report
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Anna Baldwin and Gowri Ramachandran provided expert commentary on election trends and security issues with the Brennan Center for Justice starting on May 28, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Brennan Center for Justice is investigating voter infrastructure issues within the state of Ohio.Some support1 report
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Ohio Capital Journal and Brennan Center for Justice published poll findings regarding various issues concerning US governance on June 17, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Congress, think tanks, and legal experts face pressure regarding FISA law and surveillance details.Well supported3 reports
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Analysis of international security and political violence reveals Iran's ongoing pursuit of dominance in the Persian Gulf region.Well supported3 reports
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The Brennan Center for Justice monitored the scope of information requests made by the administration and ultimately rejected them.Some support1 report
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Michael Waldman serves as president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice, hosting the program 'Consider This' on NPR.Some support1 report
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Around Brennan Center for Justice this week
News at the entities that move Brennan Center for Justice most-
Donald Trump OperationalActors Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford appear in a series whose themes reflect political frustration with Donald Trump.Moves Brennan Center for Justice
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DHS OperationalGBI investigated an in-custody death at a detention center in Georgia run by GEO Group.Moves Brennan Center for Justice
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Associated Press OperationalMurray criticized the reporting of both Fox News and Associated Press in 2007.Moves Brennan Center for Justice
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Congress OperationalThe United States Air Force submitted a report proposing a combat force plan to Congress.Moves Brennan Center for Justice
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Elon Musk OperationalPutin is accused of trying to starve and freeze Ukraine, while Tillis criticizes Musk's denials regarding Starshield's importance to Ukrainian security.Moves Brennan Center for Justice
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New York University StructuralDennis Shasha is a professor at New York University's Courant Institute.Moves Brennan Center for Justice
Connections
The 40 strongest of 72, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
New York University School of Law Structural
The Brennan Center for Justice is an institutional policy organization located within New York University School of Law.
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Michael Waldman Structural
Michael Waldman serves as President and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Gowri Ramachandran Structural
Gowri Ramachandran serves as a director and expert on election security issues for the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Donald Trump Operational
The Brennan Center actively monitors, challenges, and critiques Donald Trump's political and administrative policies through legal and expert analysis.
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DHS Operational
Brennan Center for Justice actively monitors, analyzes, and provides expert commentary on DHS policies and operations.
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New York University Structural
The Brennan Center for Justice is institutionally based at New York University and conducts joint research.
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Anna Baldwin Structural
Anna Baldwin contributes expert commentary and specialized knowledge to the work of the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Marina Pino Operational
Marina Pino serves as an attorney affiliated with the Brennan Center for Justice.
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KEITH Structural
Keith was a longtime employee of the Brennan Center for Justice.
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League of Women Voters Operational
The two organizations are part of a coalition urging the withdrawal of state forces.
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North Carolina Shared context
The Brennan Center for Justice conducts research and advocacy focused on election issues within North Carolina.
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District of Columbia Transactional
Brennan Center for Justice initiated legal action against the District of Columbia concerning federal election overreach.
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Associated Press Operational
The two entities collaborate on joint reporting regarding state election data collection efforts.
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Daisy Soros Transactional
Soros' foundation provided a $3 million grant to the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Georgia Shared context
Brennan Center for Justice tracks and reports on governance and policy issues within the State of Georgia.
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supreme court Operational
The Brennan Center utilizes studies to inform policy debates and court rulings, while also monitoring the court's operational usage.
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ICE Operational
Brennan Center for Justice questions the effectiveness of ICE agency policy.
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USA Today Operational
Brennan Center for Justice provided commentary or input to USA Today.
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senate Mentioned together
The Brennan Center for Justice provides policy research and estimates relevant to the work of the United States Senate.
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Ohio Capital Journal Mentioned together
Both entities published poll findings regarding US governance issues.
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Anthropic Mentioned together
The two entities are thematically linked through the shared domain of artificial intelligence policy and governance.
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Reuters Mentioned together
Reuters reports on the research and findings of the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Minnesota Mentioned together
The two entities are thematically linked through shared concerns regarding corruption and voter sentiment.
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Kansas Shared context
The Brennan Center for Justice provides expert analysis on the judicial process, a context relevant to the state of Kansas.
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Pew Research Center Mentioned together
Both organizations are noted for tracking election trust decline.
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Congress Operational
Brennan Center monitors and responds to legislative proposals and pressures originating from Congress.
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George W. Bush Mentioned together
Brennan Center for Justice tracks and studies programs and policies launched by George W. Bush.
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American Civil Liberties Union Operational
The two groups are noted for accelerating legal challenges against Donald Trump.
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The Brennan Center provides analytical context and explanation for the actions taken by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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Cato Institute Mentioned together
The two organizations share policy views on specific issues like surveillance law and noncitizen voting.
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Elon Musk Operational
The Brennan Center for Justice actively tracks Elon Musk's spending habits.
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California State Library Mentioned together
Both institutions were cited in the same article for finding secure elections.
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cabinet Operational
The expert group A monitors and provides policy scrutiny to the executive body B.
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Jamie Raskin Mentioned together
Both entities are associated with the advocacy and discussion of anti-corruption reforms.
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Election Assistance Commission Operational
Brennan Center actively tracks and criticizes the Election Assistance Commission's operational failures and personnel decisions.
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Amrit Singh Operational
Amrit Singh and the Brennan Center for Justice have collaborated on co-authored studies.
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Brookings Institution Mentioned together
Both institutions are cited together for providing evidence to debunk fraud claims.
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Bipartisan Policy Center Shared context
Both organizations operate as policy watchdogs involved in election analysis across the nation.
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Afghanistan Shared context
The organization tracks and focuses on the legal and political issues arising from the current state of Afghanistan.
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Ohio Shared context
The Brennan Center for Justice conducts investigations regarding voter infrastructure issues within the state of Ohio.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- A study funded by the Brennan Center for Justice addresses election issues in North Carolina.
- Brennan Center discusses state election issues while Hearst conducts an investigation in Nevada, modeling on Georgia's voter ID laws.
- Pew and Brennan Centers track election trust decline as Florida counties maintain canvassing boards for both Republicans and Democrats.
- The Brennan Center for Justice called an FBI raid an "extraordinary escalation."
September 2026
8 events- The Brennan Center for Justice is monitoring severe election-related threats against election officials in King County.
- A coalition has filed a brief challenging the administration's presidential plans.
- The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was founded by the Franciscans, and the organization is now recruiting volunteers across all 50 states.
- Restaino works with the Brennan Center for Justice in Charleston.
- Data released on September 1st shows that 30% of U.S. House districts are safe seats, while 15% of congressional districts are majority-minority.
- The Brennan Center for Justice is based at New York University, while the Trump administration increased threats against judges.
- Threats against judges are rising due to the policy pushback from the Trump administration.
- The Brennan Center for Justice and New York University conducted joint studies on judicial security issues, involving Gowri Ramachandran.
August 2026
6 events- Hawaii adopted a law limiting corporate political spending, coinciding with high voter concern over corruption.
- A lawsuit has been filed challenging federal election overreach under the administration.
- Michael Waldman serves as president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice as the Supreme Court issues orders regarding Donald Trump's election challenges.
- The Brennan Center for Justice is challenging a Trump executive order in federal court in Boston.
- Analysis suggests current government surveillance practices evoke the atmosphere of 1950s Eastern Europe.
- Presidential figures interfere with federal agencies and advocate for voting rights expansion in Arizona.
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July 2026
6 events- Nixon's resignation is cited as a precedent for presidential accountability, highlighting the role of watchdog groups in monitoring executive conduct.
- Brennan Center estimates dark money in Texas elections as Supreme Court rulings impact the state's political landscape.
- Brennan Center for Justice reported on the profits of private prison corporations.
- Elon Musk's affiliates are reportedly linked to voter caging efforts, utilizing incorporation records from Delaware, as defined by the Brennan Center for Justice.
- The Brennan Center for Justice noted that noncitizen votes were statistically negligible, while ProPublica obtained letters detailing administration threats, prompting commentary from David Becker.
- Pulte investigates the 2020 stolen election while MAGA media allies lay groundwork for election control, according to reports.
June 2026
10 events- An expert operates from the Brennan Center for Justice's program, involving New York University School of Law.
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- The Associated Press and the Brennan Center for Justice jointly reported on state election data collection efforts.
- Anna Baldwin and Gowri Ramachandran provided expert commentary on election trends and security issues with the Brennan Center for Justice starting on May 28, 2026.
- The Brennan Center for Justice is investigating voter infrastructure issues within the state of Ohio.
- Ohio Capital Journal and Brennan Center for Justice published poll findings regarding various issues concerning US governance on June 17, 2026.
- Congress, think tanks, and legal experts face pressure regarding FISA law and surveillance details.
- Analysis of international security and political violence reveals Iran's ongoing pursuit of dominance in the Persian Gulf region.
- The Brennan Center for Justice monitored the scope of information requests made by the administration and ultimately rejected them.
- Michael Waldman serves as president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice, hosting the program 'Consider This' on NPR.