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A strong democracy requires protecting everyone’s constitutional rights and ensuring our courts are fair and impartial.

Fair courts are one of the foundations of democracy. Yet today, Supreme Court judges are not held to a binding code of ethics, while many state-level judges are forced to raise money from special interests to sit on the bench, or are selected through an unfair process.

Common Cause advocates for transparency and fairness when it comes to picking judges and shaping our courts. Ensuring that judges are beholden only to the law and keeping courtrooms fair are keys to building a strong 21st-century democracy.

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We're educating Wisconsinites about our state's lack of effective judicial recusal rules, and pushing for stronger recusal standards to ensure impartial justice in Wisconsin courts.
Background and History of Judicial Recusal in Wisconsin

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Background and History of Judicial Recusal in Wisconsin

The landscape began to shift about a decade ago when outside special interest groups, for the first time, began to pour millions of dollars into the election of two State Supreme Court Justices.

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Jay Heck testifying at public hearing

Jay Heck

Executive Director

Common Cause Wisconsin

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