AG sues city of East Chicago claiming it is violating immigration laws
The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit Monday against the City of East Chicago for allegedly not complying with federal immigration laws.
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Settlement reached to protect endangered Kirtland’s snakes
The Hoosier Environmental Council secured a settlement last week in a lawsuit filed a year ago over an endangered species of snake and the wetlands where it resides.
Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments for recycling facility permit, small claims cases
| IL Staff
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments July 22 for cases involving a Monroe County permitting dispute and a small claims lawsuit regarding a loan-payoff statement.
Judicial Nominating Commission to vote on next chief justice in August; Rush seeks reappointment
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush sent a letter Tuesday to the Office of Judicial Administration and judges across the state stating her intent for a third term as chief justice.
Opinions July 9, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Julia M. Guilfoyle and Thomas G. Guilfoyle v. Hannah M. Guilfoyle and Gregory C. Guilfoyle
23A-MI-2673
Miscellaneous. Affirms the Dearborn Circuit Court’s dismissal of Julie and Thomas Guilfoyle’s petition for grandparent visitation with their grandchild, R.M.G. Finds the trial court did not err when it concluded that the Guilfoyles lacked standing to petition for visitation with their grandchild. Also finds the grandparents make no argument that a compelling government interest warrants intrusion on the parents’ parental rights here.
Armed fentanyl dealer sentenced to five years in prison
| IL Staff
An illegally armed fentanyl dealer was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Monday after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced.
Indiana Department of Health seeks dismissal of abortion records lawsuit
The Indiana Department of Health is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit against the agency that was filed by an anti-abortion group over related records.
Feds approve Indiana’s initial application for $868M in broadband funding
Indiana’s initial application for its $868 million share of a national “Internet for All” program has won approval, federal officials announced Monday in a joint call with Hoosier officials.
Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds
A solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban as a rising number support access to abortions for any reason, a new poll finds, highlighting a politically perilous situation for candidates who oppose abortion rights as the November election draws closer.
Biden says he won’t step aside. But if he does, here’s why Harris is the favorite to replace him
President Joe Biden insists that only “the Lord Almighty” can convince him to quit the presidential race. But should he change his mind, Vice President Kamala Harris is by far the best positioned to replace him.
Appellate court rules convicted drug dealer lacks standing to challenge arrest of witness
A man convicted of dealing methamphetamine and two other felonies lacked the legal standing to challenge the arrest of a witness who provided evidence of his crimes, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Monday in affirming a lower court’s decision.
State government buildings get new signs at cost of $820,000
Three new signs declaring key state slogans are now up on several Indiana state government center buildings in downtown Indianapolis. The total cost was about $820,000. Not all was taxpayer money.
Indiana Supreme Court to review case in which appellate court ruled company should have warned firefighters beforehand
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court granted the transfer of a case last week in which a firefighter was injured while responding to a call.
Opinions July 8, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jose Miguel Zuniga v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-3107
Criminal. Affirms Jose Zuniga’s convictions in Cass Superior Court of dealing in methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 5 felony; and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a Level 4 felony, based on evidence obtained from a search of his house. Finds that Zuniga lacks standing to challenge Louise Antonio Lopez-Aleman’s arrest under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution. Also finds the trial court did not err by declining to exclude the evidence against Zuniga.
Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the “wrong direction,” according to a new poll.
Pure Development co-owner sues partner, seeks liquidation of company
Partners in one of central Indiana’s largest commercial development companies are fighting over the firm’s future amid one owner’s claim that the other has forced the departure of key staff and put hundreds of millions of dollars in potential business at risk.
U.S. Southern District Court celebrates senior status for Judge Magnus-Stinson
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana gathered on June 28 for a senior status celebration honoring District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson.
‘Frustrating’ partisan stalemate: the new normal for farm bills?
The stalemate over the current farm bill may be solidifying a new era in farm politics as it joins the last three farm bills in a trend of delays and partisan division — a contrast from the legislation’s history of bipartisanship.
Muncie woman faces multiple felony charges for fatal car crash
| IL Staff
A Muncie woman faces 10 felony charges for a January incident where she allegedly refused to stop for police and crashed her car into another vehicle, which resulted in the death of a passenger and the unborn fetus of a woman driving the car.
Opinions July 5, 2024
Indiana Tax Court
Alice Luebke, Tina Hughes, Amanda Scheitlin, and Ann Cornewel v. Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, et. al.
24T-TA-7
Tax. Affirms the Indiana Tax Court’s subject matter jurisdiction and recognizes the existence of a substantial issue to be tried where a group of Allen County taxpayers are challenging the county’s plan to build a new jail. Denies a motion pursuant to the Public Lawsuit Statute, requesting that the taxpayers post a bond of more than $90 million to proceed with their appeal. Finds that the taxpayers’ verified petition for review raises a substantial question to be tried regarding the legality of the county’s funding method for a new jail. Also finds it is important that the tax court thoroughly examine whether the transfer and leasing of the courthouse to finance a new jail is authorized under the lease-purchase statutory framework. Finally, finds the taxpayers need not post a bond in the amount of $91,628,223 to proceed with this action.