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The SAVE Act did not pass and there is no federal requirement that you need a birth certificate or passport to vote. brennancenter.org/everything-you-need-vote

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Voting shouldn’t be confusing. Start preparing your voting plan today: brennancenter.org/everything-you-need-vote

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The Supreme Court is using its emergency docket like never before — nearly always at the request of the Trump administration. Politico’s Josh Gerstein joins Michael Waldman to discuss why it’s happening and what it means for cases affecting millions of Americans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ix...

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The SAVE Act did not pass and in most cases people can register to vote in the same ways they always have. brennancenter.org/everything-you-need-vote

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Amid the Trump administration’s attempts to undermine the election, “the law is standing strong” @mawaldman.bsky.social tells @nicollewallace.bsky.social on @deadlinewh.bsky.social He notes “the courts have been very resolute” and “voters are going to be able to vote securely as they have before.”

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The Voting Rights Act transformed American democracy. In An American Problem, Michael G. Miller and @kevintmorris.bsky.social trace the law’s history, its successes, and how Shelby County v. Holder weakened its protections. Available today: bit.ly/4ATyxFT

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What’s left in the fight for voting rights? A lot. In An American Problem, Michael G. Miller and @kevintmorris.bsky.social trace the Voting Rights Act’s history, its successes, and how Shelby County v. Holder weakened it. Available now: bit.ly/4yFNudk

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Yesterday was the first day of the Supreme Court’s new term. Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein joins the podcast to discuss what we can expect, especially as tensions rise between the president and his appointed justices. m.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ix...

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The Supreme Court emergency docket — aka the shadow docket — is being used more than ever to settle important cases. The Brennan Center’s Alicia Bannon breaks down the implications on this week’s episode of The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4i6pIRD

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Supreme Court decisions have made it harder for voters to make their voices heard due to gerrymandering, runaway campaign spending, and racially discriminatory voting laws. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 05/10/2026

It is illegal for the president to send ICE or any armed federal agents to the polls. Voters should confidently participate in this election and make a plan to vote early. Learn more: bit.ly/3UjBBrc

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13 states have voter registration deadlines TODAY, and 4 others are beginning in-person early voting. Check out our interactive map to see important dates for your state: bit.ly/3UjBBrc

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 30/09/2026

Whether you have already cast your ballot through early voting, are voting by mail, or are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, rest assured that our elections are safe and secure. And your vote matters. Some important things to remember: bit.ly/3UjBBrc

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 30/09/2026

There are many safe and secure ways to vote. Voters should make a plan to vote early and look to local election officials for information: bit.ly/3UjBBrc

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 28/09/2026

Breaking: A federal court blocked DHS from conditioning antiterrorism funding on states and localities adopting the Trump administration’s burdensome election policies. Read: bit.ly/4ADjQ9U

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 28/09/2026

Billions of dollars in undisclosed, dark money are already flooding the election. New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer, Kareem Crayton, and Dan Weiner join The Briefing with Michael Waldman to discuss what can be done about corruption. Watch: bit.ly/4ADADcI

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 28/09/2026

Make a plan to vote. Vote with confidence.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/09/2026

Here’s what to know about voting in the midterms: ✅You can vote by mail. ✅You don’t need to bring a passport or birth certificate to vote. ✅It is illegal for ICE or federal troops to be at the polls. Make a plan to vote, and vote early if you can. bit.ly/3UjBBrc

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/09/2026

Across the U.S., states have shown little progress with respect to racial, ethnic, gender, and professional diversity among state supreme court justices. Here's what you need to know:

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 24/09/2026

Year after year, politicians decry corruption but fail to pass stronger campaign finance laws. The next Congress must make reform a central goal. Read: bit.ly/4d1GYVr

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 23/09/2026

More Than a Number: What Human Dignity Means to Incarcerated People The Brennan Center's @lbeisen.bsky.social will join a webinar hosted by the @vera.org on Wed, Sept. 30. RSVP.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 23/09/2026

Congress — as the Supreme Court has said — could enact a law attempting to end partisan gerrymandering in the states. On The Briefing with Michael Waldman, Brennan Center experts discuss our solutions to protect voting rights. Watch: bit.ly/4yE44cY

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 22/09/2026

This November, all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and a slew of state and local offices are up for election. Your vote can help shape the future of our country.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 21/09/2026

Voters, the coast is clear. You can vote with confidence. It’s five weeks until Election Day. Make a plan. Vote early in person. Vote as early as possible via the Postal Service. Vote via a drop box. Vote on Election Day. Make your voice heard. Read: bit.ly/4xAfxJu

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Brennan Center experts discuss how a federal statute that gives everybody the ability to sue if their voting rights are impinged on would work. Watch The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4yE44cY

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Thomas Jefferson argued that the U.S. Constitution should reflect the people living under it and remain open to change. On Constitution Day, @joycewhitevance.bsky.social and @jessewegman.bsky.social discuss the promise of U.S. democracy and Jesse’s new book, The Lost Founder: bit.ly/4AhQfCD

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Our freedom to vote has come under tremendous assault this year. The Brennan Center is developing solutions to protect voting rights and strengthen U.S. democracy. To learn more, subscribe to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: go.brennancenter.org/briefing

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 16/09/2026

The real losers in state battles over gerrymandered maps are voters — whose voices are supposed to be at the heart of representative government.

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Is U.S. democracy ready for AI? We tested how chatbots respond to election disinformation — and whether they would help create it. Here are the results: bit.ly/3TSPbV6

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 15/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Everyone should check their voter registration status, especially if you've moved, changed your name, or haven't voted in a couple of cycles. And if you're a first-time voter, why not register? It takes two minutes.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 14/09/2026

The Trump administration's efforts to quash dissent go beyond intrusive surveillance. "People are going to jail, basically, for protest activity," says @faizapatel.bsky.social.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 14/09/2026

The post-9/11 surveillance apparatus is getting more powerful and more intrusive — but no more effective. "It is a huge imposition on the privacy and the speech of ordinary Americans, and the payoff is very little," says @faizapatel.bsky.social.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 10/09/2026

The administration is proposing a rule that would let political appointees cancel federal grants years after they begin, making funding less reliable and more political. The rule could significantly impact grants supporting law enforcement and victims.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 10/09/2026

The administration’s efforts to undermine the 2026 election are failing. They will succeed only if citizens stay home. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 09/09/2026

Voters should not let doubt or confusion keep them away from the polls, @mawaldman.bsky.social told @aliciamenendez.bsky.social: “The story of this election is going to be written by voters. Trump's efforts to undermine the elections are failing. The only way they succeed is if people stay home.”

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 09/09/2026

The administration is trying to make federal grants more political and less reliable, proposing a new rule that would give political appointees the power to cancel grants even years after they begin. The rule could have a dramatic impact on grants designed to support law enforcement and victims.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 04/09/2026

Frederick Douglass argued that the United States would be a stronger nation if it embraced a composite identity and welcomed immigrants. Ben Rhodes discusses his new book, All We Say, on The Briefing with Michael Waldman. Watch: bit.ly/4gKbQe5

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 03/09/2026

Many federal judges have stood up to abuses of executive power. But doing so takes courage, especially as threats and intimidation against them rise. Protecting judges is essential to protecting the rule of law. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 03/09/2026

We interviewed nearly three dozen federal judges to learn more about the considerable professional and personal burdens that growing security threats impose on judges, along with implications for the administration of justice and the rule of law. Read our report here: bit.ly/4gIHoAU

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 03/09/2026

The U.S. Constitution was designed to foster compromise and allow for change — contrary to what some originalists claim. Ben Rhodes, co-host of Pod Save America, joined the latest episode of the Briefing with Michael Waldman. Watch: bit.ly/4gKbQe5

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 02/09/2026

Despite all the confusion around voting rights coming from the White House and the Supreme Court, it’s important to know that the system is holding. Make sure you have a plan to vote, and follow the Brennan Center for updates: bit.ly/3T82GAb

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Trump’s executive order to stop mail voting has once again been blocked by the courts. Watch as Michael Waldman breaks down the latest news on voting rights: bit.ly/3T82GAb

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Threats against federal judges have surged since 2021. Protecting judges is essential to safeguarding the rule of law. Here’s how we can strengthen judicial security:

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Does AI fight or fuel election disinformation? Here's what we found: bit.ly/3TSPbV6

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As millions turn to AI chatbots for election information, accuracy matters. Read our report: bit.ly/3TSPbV6

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