SEPT. 24 – OCT. 7, 2025
Pressure from the Trump administration on Indiana Republicans to engineer a rare mid-decade redistricting of the state's congressional maps has Indiana Democrats preparing to challenge the maneuver in court. Reporter Cameron Shaw explores the potential legal arguments that Democrats may use, including lessons learned from a mid-cycle legislative redistricting Republican lawmakers briefly considered 30 years ago. The judicial upholding of a Trump policy to deny bond hearings for detained undocumented immigrants is explored by Managing Editor Daniel Carson, who interviewed several Indiana immigration attorneys. In Focus, reporter Maura Johnson explains how Indiana University is rolling out an educational brand of artificial intelligence for use by students and faculty.
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Is mid-decade redistricting legal? Indiana Democrats prepare court challenge
Legal arguments raised 30 years ago—including that the state constitution could be interpreted as forbidding maps to be redrawn more than once a decade—may offer a roadmap for Democrats and other opponents.
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Immigrant detainees denied bond hearings under new ruling
For immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the legal option of seeking a bond hearing used to be a routine course of action.
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Protests, speech on college campuses under federal, state scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s threats to bar federal funding have certainly set a new tone for speech and protests on college campuses, but it’s difficult to tell what college policies have changed as a result.
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Will Indiana National Guard be called upon to fight crime?
While Gov. Mike Braun has generally indicated that he would support a presidential request to help fight crime, he has not explicitly said that he would be willing to use Indiana National Guard troops for that purpose.
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Indiana University launches a new artificial intelligence tool for use by faculty, students
Called ChatGPT Edu, the technology is specifically designed to assist users in higher education.
Read MoreRighteous Keitt: 1st-year student says he was wrong about law school
I expected this to be the place where I would learn how to refine my argumentative skills, to create compelling narratives, to perform in front of a jury, or at the very least how to draft a contract.
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Greg Weaver: Firings after Kirk assassination could clarify limits on free speech
Public employees are learning that comments they make on social media, even on personal accounts, can end careers. But the courts still have a chance to sort out when such firings are unjustified.
Read MoreAbdul-Hakim Shabazz: When deadlines matter: Lessons from the defamation trenches
Every now and then, a case offers a sharp reminder that the rules of civil procedure are not suggestions—they are the foundation of fairness.
Read MoreRoy Graham: Let’s help extravagance make the most of its moment
Suppose instead of a $500,000 ring, Travis Kelce purchased a modest one for $2,000 and announced that the remaining $498,000 had gone to charity.
Read MoreKaren Bravo: Serving our state and community through legal education
As the dean of a public law school in Indiana, I am proud that our school both educates future lawyers—transforming law students into lawyers—and educates our community about the law.
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IndyBar: President’s Update
IndyBar’s nominating committee has completed its efforts in assembling a slate of new officers and board members for 2026.
Read MoreIndyBar: Judge Bradford Awarded Inns Of Court Professionalism Award For The 7th Circuit
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge, Cale Bradford, was recently recognized at the 7th Circuit Bench Bar Conference in Chicago.
Read MoreIndyBar: Bar Leader Class XXII Kicks Off Year at Waycross Camp
The newest class of IndyBar’s Bar Leader Series gathered together for a remote retreat on Sept. 11-12.
Read MoreIndyBar: A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?
The constant climb up the ladder has evolved to moving side to side through the market.
Read MoreIndyBar: Building the Record – Why Documentation Matters
Lawyers spend countless hours poring over hundreds, sometimes thousands of documents to frame a case in precisely persuasive ways. But what happens when the documents you need are not available?
Read MoreIndyBar: Navigating Tariff Turbulence in Construction Contracts
Clear contracts help all parties understand their risks and remedies.
Read MoreIndyBar: Empowering Through Education: Breaking Down Legal Barriers for Indiana’s Latino Community
As part of the Hispanic Lawyers Division’s community initiative, we’ve teamed up with Latinos Indy to launch a video series for their platform, dedicated to providing valuable resources, sharing relevant news, and promoting local events for the Latino community.
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