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J. Mitchell Pickerill serves as Department Chair and Professor in the Department of Political Science at Northern Illinois University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, a J.D. from Indiana University (Bloomington), and a B.A. from Purdue University. Previously, he was an assistant and associate professor at Washington State University.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
- J.D., Indiana University (Bloomington)
- B.A., Purdue University
Pickerill's research centers on American politics, law and courts, constitutional law, and federalism. His work examines the relationship between the Supreme Court and other branches of government, emphasizing how judicial review shapes congressional deliberation and separation of powers. He has made significant contributions to understanding federalism dynamics, including healthcare reform, economic policy, and intergovernmental relations in the American context.
His publication record reveals consistent exploration of constitutional governance, with recent work analyzing contemporary challenges to democratic institutions. Scholarship frequently bridges political science and legal studies, highlighting institutional interdependence within the U.S. constitutional system across topics like criminal justice, sexual harassment policy, and medical marijuana regulation.
As Department Chair, Pickerill provides leadership for the Political Science department while maintaining an active research agenda focused on the evolving relationship between judicial review and democratic processes.
