THE BRENNAN CENTER WORKS TO: PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS; ENSURE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS; BALANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES WITH NATIONAL SECURITY; DEFEND THE RULE OF LAW; AND ADVANCE MEANINGFUL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. WE CONDUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOP POLICY PROPOSALS IN THOSE AND RELATED AREAS. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON AND ADVOCATE FOR OUR POLICY PROPOSALS. WE LITIGATE AND PROVIDE OTHER LEGAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY EXPERTISE ON OUR ISSUES NATIONALLY AND TO BOLSTER ADVOCACY LED BY STATE AND GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES.