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Biden’s Clemency Grant Is a Good Start
The Constitution grants the president unilateral clemency power to pardon and commute sentences of people convicted of ...
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Four Things to Know About the Federal Death Penalty
The cases of those on death row highlight deep concerns about racial disparities, the fairness of the process, and the ...
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The Little-Known Federal Agency That’s Primed to Crack Down on Dissent
The Federal Protective Service, created to guard federal buildings, has broad powers and inadequate limitations.
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Biden’s Last Moves
Below, Brennan Center leaders suggest actions that President Biden can take in the last weeks of his presidency to secure his ...
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Analyzing Trump’s Plan to Invoke the Alien Enemies Act
The Brennan Center works to reform and defend our country’s systems of democracy and justice.
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Susan Rice on Things Worth Fighting For
In her memoir Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For, former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice reveals pivotal moments from her career on ...