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A Biden-era senior policy official shares surprising facts about the immigration system and concerning changes under the Trump administration.
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An Insider’s View of the Immigration System
A former senior immigration policy official offers insight into how the system works and highlights urgent problems that must be addressed.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Results from our annual State Supreme Court Diversity report:
- No Black justices in 24 states
- No Latino/a justices in 39 states & DC
- No Asian American justices in 42 states
- No Native American justices in 47 states & DC
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State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background. 
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November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Without oversight and transparency measures in place, the growing use of AI-powered tools in policing risks infringing on civil rights and civil liberties by amplifying bias and chilling free speech. Our new analysis details the risks and the needed safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Dangers of Unregulated AI in Policing
New data fusion tools risk embedding biases and chilling free speech.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Diversity on the bench can strengthen decision-making and improve public confidence in courts. But our research finds that states' highest courts are overwhelmingly white and male: bit.ly/3JW6lN6
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background. 
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November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Swiss businessmen gave Trump an engraved gold bar worth more than $130,000. Then he agreed to cut tariffs on Swiss imports.
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A New Era of Crony Capitalism
Washington hasn’t seen graft like this for at least a century.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One tool that would help Congress rein in the technology industry: a centralized tech committee in the House or the Senate.
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The Time Is Right for Congress to Take on Tech
History teaches that new blood, economic upheaval, and executive overreach are the recipe for overcoming congressional paralysis.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our experts detail what we know about recent crime trends in New York City, including sharp drops in murders and shootings, as well as persistent challenges to tackle.
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2025 Trends in Crime and Safety in New York City
New York remains one of the safest cities in the country, but some persistent challenges require close attention.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A former senior immigration policy official explains how the immigration system works, what has changed under the Trump administration, and what needs to be fixed most urgently.
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An Insider’s View of the Immigration System
A former senior immigration policy official offers insight into how the system works and highlights urgent problems that must be addressed.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Despite the importance of having a diverse judiciary, many state supreme court benches still fail to reflect the diversity of the legal profession. 39% of sitting justices are former prosecutors, while only 10% are former public defenders. bit.ly/3JW6lN6
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background. 
www.brennancenter.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Across the country, police departments have adopted AI-driven platforms to assist with data collection and analysis. But without robust safeguards, these data fusion tools risk generating inaccurate results, perpetuating bias, and undermining individual rights. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Dangers of Unregulated AI in Policing
New data fusion tools risk embedding biases and chilling free speech.
www.brennancenter.org
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On 18 state supreme courts, all of the justices are white. In 12 of those states, people of color make up at least 20% of the population. bit.ly/3JW6lN6
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background. 
www.brennancenter.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump’s net worth has grown by $3 billion since he took office. That’s not a coincidence.
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A New Era of Crony Capitalism
Washington hasn’t seen graft like this for at least a century.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New members of Congress understand tech in ways their predecessors often don't, and now they’re driving new bills on online safety, privacy, AI, and more. But without a centralized tech committee, needed regulations can through the cracks. bit.ly/3K76Pjr
The Time Is Right for Congress to Take on Tech
History teaches that new blood, economic upheaval, and executive overreach are the recipe for overcoming congressional paralysis.
www.brennancenter.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
President Trump has suggested deploying the National Guard in New York. That risks diverting attention from the long-term solutions needed to actually keep the city safe.
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2025 Trends in Crime and Safety in New York City
New York remains one of the safest cities in the country, but some persistent challenges require close attention.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Trump administration openly says that it will use its domestic spying capabilities to target people who oppose ICE’s actions. And ICE has been bulking up on the latest surveillance technology.
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
State courts handle about 96% of all cases, yet many state supreme court benches still fail to reflect the diversity of the populations they serve. Justices of color hold just 21% of state high court seats, despite making up more than 37% of the population. bit.ly/3JW6lN6
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background. 
www.brennancenter.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Diversity on the bench can strengthen decision-making and improve public confidence in courts. But our research finds that states' highest courts are overwhelmingly white and male. Check out our annual State Supreme Court Diversity report: bit.ly/3JW6lN6
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A former senior immigration policy official explains how the immigration system works, what has changed under the Trump administration, and what needs to be fixed most urgently.
bit.ly/3LSrLet
An Insider’s View of the Immigration System
A former senior immigration policy official offers insight into how the system works and highlights urgent problems that must be addressed.
www.brennancenter.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Brennan Center has been warning that President Trump’s tariff regime would create opportunities for favoritism, crony capitalism, and loopholes. Now it’s happening. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
At the Supreme Court, a private prison company is seeking a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability. More on the case: bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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NEW: I wrote for @statecourtreport.org about the important role *state* law plays in immigration enforcement, and some ongoing litigation in WI, NY, and CA that will shape the relationship between ICE and the states and localities in which it operates. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
State Challenges to Immigration Enforcement Practices
Recent lawsuits in Wisconsin, New York, and California explore questions about the role of state law in federal immigration enforcement.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
State supreme courts are generally the last word on important cases. Yet 24 states have no Black justices and 39 states have no Latino justices. bit.ly/3JW6lN6
State Supreme Court Diversity - November 2025 Update
Many state supreme courts lack diversity in terms of their justices’ race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background. 
www.brennancenter.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We are seeing what happens when public service becomes a vehicle for private plunder. Fixing it will require sustained citizen engagement.
bit.ly/4oV46sG
A New Era of Crony Capitalism
Washington hasn’t seen graft like this for at least a century.
www.brennancenter.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New members of Congress understand tech in ways their predecessors often don't, and now they’re driving new bills on online safety, privacy, AI, and more. But without a centralized tech committee, needed regulations can through the cracks. bit.ly/3K76Pjr
The Time Is Right for Congress to Take on Tech
History teaches that new blood, economic upheaval, and executive overreach are the recipe for overcoming congressional paralysis.
www.brennancenter.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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1/6 Thread on story from @us.theguardian.com on FBI & NYPD spying on court watch Signal group chat. Bottom line: this stuff has been happening for ages and until we dismantle the post 9/11 domestic spying apparatus it will keep happening. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM