Brennan Center

In May, DHS and DOGE announced sweeping changes to the SAVE program, which helps states verify the citizenship status of people applying for government benefits or registering to vote. But the program's existing problems could be magnified by the changes: brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…

The DOJ lawsuit against LA for not helping with federal immigration policy violates the 10th Amendment, which provides that powers not granted to the federal government are reserved to the states as independent sovereigns. bit.ly/44l4kBu

The federal government is suing Los Angeles because the city is not helping with immigration enforcement. But under the American system of federalism, LA is under no obligation to do so. bit.ly/44l4kBu

The administration’s policies are expected to put more immigrant children into federal custody, just as concerns are growing about the harmful conditions in family detention centers. Here’s what to know about these facilities: bit.ly/3THmGGH

Reviewing individuals’ social media to conduct ideological vetting has been a defining initiative of President Trump’s second term. Here’s an overview of this collection process and how the information is used. brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…

At a time when checks and balances are under assault, the Supreme Court has chosen to be complicit. bit.ly/4eUmw8E

Outdated laws give presidents far too much leeway to deploy military forces inside the United States. We’re working to reform those laws and establish new safeguards against abuse. bit.ly/43UHkI1

Reviewing individuals’ social media to conduct ideological vetting has been a defining initiative of President Trump’s second term. Here’s an overview of this collection process and how the information is used. brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…

The DOJ’s decision to cancel $820 million in grants has undermined efforts to support crime victims, expand substance use and mental health treatment, and advance other proven strategies for reducing crime. brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…

Our annual survey of local election officials finds that most are concerned about recent federal cutbacks to election support, including election security programs. bit.ly/3IlRJVZ

Some politicians and pundits are pushing the idea that immigrants are more likely to commit crimes. Not only is that claim false, the opposite is true. bit.ly/4dTGTlv

The budget bill sets aside tens of billions of dollars to build new immigration detention centers, including facilities to hold families. It comes as concerns mount over the conditions undocumented children face in custody. bit.ly/3THmGGH

Our annual survey of local election officials from around the country shares some important steps that our political leaders need to take to support free and fair elections. Read: bit.ly/44UzwHU

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the administration to effectively shut down the Department of Education is technically temporary. But the damage is done. bit.ly/4eUmw8E

There is no evidence connecting immigration and crime trends. bit.ly/4dTGTlv

The results of our annual survey of local election officials show why states and civil society need to shore up the critical work these crucial public servants perform. bit.ly/3IlRJVZ

Supreme Court justices are using the shadow docket to let the president amass vast new power, all without leaving a trace. Subscribe to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter, to learn what this means: bit.ly/3GjiauG

The new budget bill raises fresh question about the decades-old court settlement that sets standards for how immigrant children are treated in federal custody. A new explainer breaks down what’s changing and why it matters: bit.ly/3THmGGH

The budget bill’s huge spending on immigration detention comes amid reports of inhumane conditions in ICE facilities and as the administration tried to block congressional oversight.

Supreme Court justices are using the shadow docket to let the president amass vast new power, all without leaving a trace. bit.ly/4eUmw8E