What does Brennan Center do?

The Brennan Center for Justice is a nonpartisan law and policy institute affiliated with NYU School of Law, established in 1995 to honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Based in New York with an office in Washington, DC, the Center is dedicated to reforming U.S. democracy and justice systems through research, advocacy, litigation, and public communications. It employs over 80 staff and fellows, including experts like former U.S. Representative Donna Edwards. The Brennan Center operates four core programs: the Democracy Program, which focuses on voting rights and campaign finance reform; the Justice Program, aimed at ending mass incarceration and promoting data-driven reforms; the Liberty & National Security Program, which advocates for security policies that respect constitutional values; and a communications hub that shapes public opinion. The Center's work includes producing rigorous research, litigating cases, and engaging in public discourse to hold political institutions accountable and promote equal justice for all.