IL
Avery v. State Farm Automobile Ins. Co.
The case involved an Illinois Supreme Court justice who declined to recuse himself, and then ruled for one of his biggest campaign contributors. The Brennan Center filed an amicus brief.
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform et al. v. Illinois Coalition for Jobs, Growth and Prosperity
The Center is representing plaintiffs in two administrative proceedings arising from the 2004 Illinois Supreme Court elections.
People of the State of Illinois v. Detra W. (Amicus Brief)
In September 2004, the Brennan Center was a signatory on an amicus brief filed in the Supreme Court of Illinois that argued that a mother’s right to retain custody of her children should not be terminated permanently based on a history of incarceration.
IL’s “baby step” towards campaign reform
It's a step in the right direction, but with many, many miles to go. The new reforms in Illinois address contribution limits, but the limits are too high to be genuinely effective.
Limiting Contributions in Land of Lincoln
In response to public outcry over corruption in the halls of power in Illinois....
Ending “The Chicago Way”: New Poll Ranks Corruption above the Economy as Top Concern in Illinois
Nowhere are political corruption scandals more conspicuous than in Illinois, a state that has been plagued by political corruption for more than a century….
Illustrations by Risko
BAD BALLOT DESIGN Results in Staggering Numbers of Lost Votes
Brennan Center Study shows 13 ballot problems that bedevil elections across the country—voting experts offer guidelines for improved ballot design in time for ‘08 election.
Election Protection Receives Over 2,600 Calls on Super Tuesday
Representing a coalition of organizations committed to protecting eligible voters’ right to cast a ballot, the hotline had over 500 legal volunteers on hand.
Adam Skaggs before the Illinois House of Representatives
Testimony on legislative trends in election administration delivered before the House Elections Committee.
Statement for the Illinois Reform Commission
The Brennan Center prepared a set of remarks for the Illinois Reform Commission concerning the constitutionality of contribution limits, voluntary spending limits, and limits on corporate independent expenditures and electioneering communications.
Letter to Secretaries of State re: Premier Voting Systems
Joint letter to 31 Secretaries of State where Premier voting systems are in use regarding product defect and recommending rigorous ballot accounting procedures.
This page features Illinois judicial ads of 2010.
An analysis of Illinois' current redistricting process.
Proof of Citizenship Requirements; Chart of State Legislation
In the current session (2009–2010), legislators across the country have begun to propose proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. The chart here, last updated on 12/2/2009, sets forth the known bills and their current status.