§ 29-17Deprivation of Constitutional Rights - Liability).

en · 619 chars · active
Deprivation of Constitutional Rights - Liability). 
 Any person who subjects, or causes to be subjected, a citizen of the
State of Illinois or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the
deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the
Constitution or laws of the United States or of the State of Illinois,
relating to registration to vote, the conduct of elections, voting, or the
nomination or election of candidates for public or political party office,
shall be liable to the party injured or any person affected, in any action
or proceeding for redress.
 (Source: P.A. 79-1363.)

Primary source. The text above is the canonical statute body as it appears in this revision of the atlas. Verify against the official gazette before quoting in litigation or formal advice. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.