President Trump’s troop deployments in Los Angeles, DC, Chicago, and other cities pose real threats to civil liberties and the rule of law.   Experts will discuss the legality of Trump's domestic military deployments. Join us for a virtual event on Mon., Nov. 10, at 3pm EST. RSVP: bit.ly/4hJjSnB

President Trump has already made well over $1B off the presidency in his 2d term. Many of the deals he is profiting from appear to violate the Constitution’s foreign and domestic emoluments clauses. But Congress needs to codify them. Our new paper explains how: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Trump tariffs case could have major implications for separation of powers and limits on presidential authority bit.ly/43OZTxQ

Corruption is hardly a new problem, but the abuses taking place now are unlike anything seen in generations. Here’s what Congress can do about it: bit.ly/43MmpHM

PODCAST: Congress has the power of the purse, not the president. But Trump has taken unprecedented steps to ignore this constitutional framework and impose his own spending priorities. Listen to The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4qL3YNM

Here are the proven crime-prevention policies that NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani can implement in order to improve life for all New Yorkers: bit.ly/47nKnLO

In Trump’s second term, the need for congressional action against corruption has never been clearer. Our latest report offers recommendations for strengthening the vital anti-corruption safeguards in the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses: bit.ly/3XdgCaq

If the Supreme Court signs off on Trump’s tariffs, it would dramatically upset the balance of power between the president and Congress. It’s a high-stakes decision at a time when the president is relying heavily on emergency powers to sidestep legal constraints.

Our military is trained to defeat enemies, not to police American citizens. Experts will discuss the legality of Trump's domestic military deployments. Join us for a virtual event on Mon., Nov. 10, at 3pm EST. RSVP: bit.ly/4hJjSnB

As lawmakers in Congress fail to act, courts are now taking center stage in deciding major questions about presidential authority. This has major consequences for the separation of powers. Watch The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4hIEvA5

The Supreme Court just heard oral arguments in the challenge to Trump’s worldwide tariffs. No matter how the Court rules (and I’ll do just a tiny bit of tea leaf-reading here), its decision will have enormous implications for the scope of presidential power. 1/25

Political violence doesn’t just endanger individuals — it warps democracy itself. bit.ly/3JA9cuG

Government programs exist to serve all Americans, regardless of their political affiliation. Shalanda Young and Lauren Miller Karalunas on The Briefing with Michael Waldman. Watch: bit.ly/4hIEvA5

A Supreme Court win for the administration in the tariffs case would mean that presidents can simply declare emergencies in order to act without congressional authorization. In many instances, the president would be able to circumvent laws that would otherwise prohibit their actions. bit.ly/43OZTxQ

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani has the chance to show the nation what public safety can look like when it's rooted in data-driven strategies, targeted interventions, and investments in communities. bit.ly/47nKnLO

Our latest report on redistricting finds that independent commissions produce maps that result in higher voter turnout than those drawn by courts, legislatures, and legislature-appointed commissions. bit.ly/3WrW7qo

The administration has attempted to freeze nearly all forms of federal financial assistance, terminate research grants, prevent states from accessing emergency disaster relief, and more. But Congress has the power of the purse. Listen to The Briefing with Michael Waldman: apple.co/49EcdVr

NEW: State constitutions and state high courts are central in defining how, and by whom, elections are run — and who gets to participate in them. Check out @cisozaki.bsky.social’s Election Day 2025 edition of our series on state constitutional trends.

President Trump's blanket tariffs are flatly illegal: trade deficits are not an emergency, and the IEEPA emergency powers law doesn't allow the president to impose tariffs. #SCOTUS oral argument about to start. Listen live: bit.ly/4h9xDLT

The Supreme Court justices have squirmed to avoid directly ruling on Trump’s epic power grabs. In considering the president's tariffs, they'll have no choice but to act in public. bit.ly/4qGlrqf

Brennan Center experts explore the strategic decisions behind the Clean Slate Act bill — legislation that limits access to some criminal conviction records — and draw lessons for future reform efforts. bit.ly/4hAPVWz

If the Supreme Court signs off on Trump’s tariffs, it would dramatically upset the balance of power between the president and Congress. bit.ly/43OZTxQ

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will consider the legality of Trump’s massive tariffs. Blocking them would blow a hole in his economic policy. Acquiescence would blow a hole in the Court’s credibility. bit.ly/4qGlrqf

President Trump’s troop deployments in Los Angeles, DC, Chicago, and other cities pose real threats to civil liberties and the rule of law.  Experts will discuss the legality of Trump's domestic military deployments. Join us for a virtual event on Mon., Nov. 10, at 3pm EST. RSVP: bit.ly/4hJjSnB

For election officials, Election Day begins months before a ballot is ever cast. The Brennan Center interviewed Tonya Wichman, the elections director in a small Ohio county, about the preparation and training behind it all. bit.ly/3J6JhuJ

NYC voters are deciding on a ballot measure aimed at shifting odd-year city elections to even years. Such a change would increase voter turnout and save the city millions of dollars. bit.ly/3WsjJes

Government programs exist to serve all Americans, regardless of their political affiliation. Shalanda Young and Lauren Miller Karalunas on The Briefing with Michael Waldman. Watch: bit.ly/4hIEvA5

The latest episode of our new podcast, The Briefing with Michael Waldman, discusses the Trump administration’s unprecedented attacks on federal funding. Listen: bit.ly/4nycWuJ

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Trump tariffs case could have major implications for separation of powers and limits on presidential authority bit.ly/43OZTxQ

In state courts and legislatures, we can see the germination of new approaches that have the potential to sweep the country and eventually become national law. bit.ly/47eUTVA

NJ voters: your election officials, law enforcement, and community members are working hard to ensure your elections are free, fair, safe and secure. You can vote with confidence!!

From Congress to city halls, violence and intimidation are shaping who serves, what policies pass, and how democracy functions. bit.ly/3JA9cuG

Have questions about voting? Need to find your polling place? VOTE411 gives you personalized information so you're prepared to cast a ballot in every election. www.vote411.org

Professor Martha Davis will serve as a panelist at the @brennancenter.org and Northwestern University Law Review's two-day symposium on state constitutional rights at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. @statecourtreport.org statecourtreport.org/events/power....

Per George Will: The president has emergency powers for sudden, unforeseen crises that Congress can't handle. They are not to address trade deficits, as our amicus brief argues. SCOTUS set to hear the case, Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump, on 11/5 @ 10 am ET.

Our latest report on redistricting finds that independent commissions produce maps that result in higher voter turnout than those drawn by courts, legislatures, and legislature-appointed commissions. bit.ly/3WrW7qo

If the Supreme Court lets Trump’s tariffs stand, he and future presidents could claim nonexistent emergencies to act unilaterally on any number of issues, from climate policy to technology regulation. bit.ly/43OZTxQ

Our military is trained to defeat enemies, not to police American citizens. Experts will discuss the legality of Trump's domestic military deployments. Join us for a virtual event on Mon., Nov. 10, at 3pm EST. RSVP: bit.ly/4hJjSnB

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Supreme Court will consider whether President Trump can impose tariffs using emergency powers. Learn more: wapo.st/3JjEK8i

To understand how New York succeeded in passing the Clean Slate Act — and to help inform future reform efforts — Brennan Center researchers interviewed those involved in the campaign, including legislative leaders. Here’s what they learned: bit.ly/4hAPVWz

Tomorrow, voters in six states will consider ballot measures regarding redistricting, voting, gun laws, parental rights, taxes, and more. @erings.bsky.social breaks down key measures we're tracking, including CA's Prop 50, which could impact control of the US House after the 2026 elections.

Washington Post's George Will: SCOTUS tariffs case will undermine or buttress the Constitution’s separation of powers. Cites Brennan Center's friend-of-the-court brief.

On Friday, a federal district court made permanent its preliminary order blocking President Trump’s unlawful mandate to require a passport or similar document with the federal voter registration form. 1/4

Using the military as a domestic police force breaks with American law and tradition. Now the Supreme Court is being asked to allow it. bit.ly/4hsT0rK

Today is Election Hero Day. Remember to thank your local election officials — they make democracy possible.

The Supreme Court’s decision in the Trump tariffs case could shape whether the use of emergency powers to bypass Congress becomes routine. bit.ly/43OZTxQ

NYC’s odd-year elections are chronically plagued by low voter turnout. Now New Yorkers are voting on whether to change them to even years. bit.ly/3WsjJes

PODCAST: Congress has the power of the purse, not the president. But Trump has taken unprecedented steps to ignore this constitutional framework and impose his own spending priorities. Listen to The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4qL3YNM

Have questions about voting? Need to check your registration status? VOTE411 gives you personalized information so you're prepared to cast a ballot in every election. www.vote411.org

This update puts my total spending estimate around $20.5 million - the most expensive state supreme court retention election in decades and possibly ever. Overwhelming majority of that money is pro-retention