Jim Bopp, Sage Steele picked by Braun to join IU’s board of trustees
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday announced four appointments to Indiana University’s board of trustees, including conservative attorney Jim Bopp and sportscaster Sage Steele.
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Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump
A Wisconsin man is facing charges accusing him of forging a letter threatening President Donald Trump’s life in an effort to get another man who was a potential witness against him in a criminal case deported.
New judge appointed to Lake County bench
| IL Staff
Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Daniel Burke to serve as Lake Superior Court Judge, with the new judge officially starting Monday on the bench.
Delaware County jury convicts man of child pornography possession
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A Delaware County jury on Friday convicted an Albany man of two counts of possession of child pornography in Delaware Circuit Court.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans
President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the federal workforce, while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds.
Opinions June 2, 2025
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Steven Lindsey v. Ron Neal
23-2789
Prisoner. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Theresa Springmann. Vacates the district court’s judgment dismissing Steven Lindsey’s post-conviction relief petition and remands for further proceedings. Finds that Indiana’s postconviction remedies proved to be ineffective for Lindsey and thus that he is excused from § 2254’s exhaustion requirement. Attorneys for appellant: Samuel Lioi, David Wreesman. Attorneys for appellee: Jesse Drum, Sierra Murray.
What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look
Trump administration lawyers have filed emergency appeals with the nation’s highest court a little less than once a week on average since Trump began his second term.
Judge wrestles with far-reaching remedy proposals in antitrust case against Google
The fate and fortunes of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies now sit in the hands of a U.S. judge wrestling with whether to impose far-reaching changes upon Google in the wake of its dominant search engine being declared an illegal monopoly.
List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website following criticism
A widely anticipated list of “ sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears on the Department of Homeland Security’s website after receiving widespread criticism for including localities that have actively supported the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies.
Opinions May 30, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
H.R. v. M.R.
25A-PO-17
Protective order. Reverses Scott Circuit Court Magistrate Alison Frazier’s protective order against H.R. Finds the record contains no evidence that H.R. ever harmed or threatened to harm M.R. or that he represents a present credible threat to her safety. Also finds that H.R. has met his burden to establish prima facie error. Attorneys for appellant: Bryan Ciyou, Anne Lowe. No attorney listed for appellee.
Whitestown man sentenced to 12+ years for sharing child sexual abuse material
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A Whitestown man has been sentenced to 12 ½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to the distribution of child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in southern Indiana announced.
Allen County accepting applicants for upcoming judicial vacancy
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The Indiana Supreme Court announced a vacancy on the Allen Superior Court in the court’s family relations division will occur on Sept. 23, when Judge Andrea Trevino retires.
Feds could eye Indiana’s Camp Atterbury as potential site for ICE detainees amid capacity strain
Federal officials could be eying Indiana’s Camp Atterbury as a temporary holding site for immigrant detainees as nationwide deportation efforts continue — and detention demands grow.
Law firm finds Hogsett administration complied with law in harassment response
A firm hired to investigate how Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration handled sexual harassment allegations against his former chief of staff determined the administration’s response complied with law and did not violate city-county policy.
ICE, the agency central to Trump’s mass deportation plans, undergoes a shakeup
The agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign is undergoing a major staff reorganization.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against IU ‘expressive activity’ policy
In November, the university implemented a new policy that required prior approval for daytime campus protests and banned activities occurring between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Appeals court allows Trump to continue imposing tariffs—for now
The Trump Administration said in a court filing earlier in the day that it would ask the Supreme Court for emergency relief if the appeals court didn’t quickly pause the ruling.
Lifetime Achievement winner Tom Froehle urges lawyers to ‘pay it forward’
Froehle joined 36 other Indiana attorneys and legal staff members in accepting awards at The Indiana Lawyer’s annual Leadership in Law event, held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Opinions May 29, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Bernard L. McGuire v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-2491
Criminal. Finds no error in Marion Superior Court Judge Marie Kern attaching a firearm enhancement to Bernard McGuire’s attempted murder conviction. Also finds that McGuire’s attempted murder and aggravated battery convictions constitute double jeopardy. Remands with instructions that the lesser included offense of aggravated battery be vacated. Attorney for appellant: Denise Turner. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Justin Roebel.
State: insufficient planning, funding pauses summer meals program
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s second-in-command pointed to a lack of planning under Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration as the reason Hoosier schoolchildren won’t be able to use a summer meals program.
