Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

About Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law describes itself as an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to renew and safeguard the structures of democracy and justice in the United States. It was launched in 1995 by relatives and former law clerks of Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan Jr., and it operates from New York University School of Law. Its president is Michael Waldman. The organization calls itself a combination of think tank, advocacy group and communications hub.

Its work is organized around programs on democracy, criminal and civil justice, and liberty and national security. Its democracy work covers voting rights, campaign finance, redistricting and judicial independence. The center conducts research, develops policy proposals, engages in public education and takes part in litigation. Its New York office is located at 120 Broadway in New York City, and it also maintains a Washington, D.C. office.

Practice areas

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