Mid-cycle redistricting fight comes to Indiana Statehouse
Indiana’s Democratic lawmakers and concerned residents will be at the Statehouse on Thursday to protest a possible campaign to redraw congressional boundaries.
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Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat is expected to plead not guilty
Vance Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, was indicted July 15 on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms violations after the largest manhunt in the state’s history.
What to know as Trump’s immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students
The Justice Department has been suing states to end tuition breaks for students without legal residency, starting with Texas in June. In Indiana, such students are generally ineligible for in-state tuition.
Opinions August 6, 2025
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago Wine Co., et al. v. Mike Braun, Governor of Indiana; Theodore Rokita, Attorney General of Indiana; and Jessica Allen, Chairwoman of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
21-2068
Civil. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. Affirms the district court’s summary judgment order for Indiana state officials after Chicago Wine Company sued the state over a law that prevent retailers of alcoholic beverages located outside the state from shipping wine to Indiana consumers. Finds Indiana’s retail-premises requirement does not discriminate by either the source of the beverages or the state citizenship of the proprietor. Also finds Chicago Wine has not come forward with sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the common carrier ban imposes such a heavy burden on interstate commerce as to overcome the state’s legitimate interest in combatting underage drinking. Judge Frank Easterbrook and Judge Michael Scudder concur with separate opinions. Attorneys for appellants: James Tanford, Robert Epstein, James Porter II. Attorneys for appellees: John Herriman, Aaron Craft, Jefferson Garn, Michael Maxwell Jr., Benjamin Jones.
Feds to use 1,000 empty Indiana prison beds to house immigration detainees
The Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill will make 1,000 existing, but unused, beds available to the federal government to increase its immigrant detention capacity.
Federal appeals court upholds temporary block on Indiana’s police buffer zone law
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said the police “buffer zone” law is unconstitutionally vague because it fails to specify what behavior by public bystanders or the media sets the stage for a violation.
Former credit union manager indicted on fraud charges
The former manager of a credit union branch in Indianapolis has been charged after investigators say she stole more than $350,000 from customer accounts.
JD Vance heads to Indiana to push redistricting, but legalities remain unclear
An Indiana House Democrat called defeating mid-cycle redistricting “a knife fight for democracy.”
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation
U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns in Boston granted a preliminary injunction sought by 20 Democrat-led states while their lawsuit over the funding moves ahead.
Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law
A lawsuit claims the project threatens environmentally sensitive wetlands that are home to protected plants and animals and would reverse billions of dollars’ worth of environmental restoration.
The VA wants to end coverage of abortion for US military veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs posted the proposed rule change this week and opened a public comment period on it that runs through Sept. 3.
Purdue University student freed from ICE detention after outcry from faith leaders
Yeonsoo Go, 20, was taken into custody on Thursday during a routine immigration hearing in Manhattan, according to her attorneys and family.
Opinions August 5, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Kimberly A. White v. Town of Plainfield, Indiana
24A-PL-1690
Civil plenary. Affirms the Hendricks Superior Court’s order in Plainfield’s favor, permanently enjoining Kimberly White from using Plainfield’s registered Mark in any manner. Finds the Mark does not consist of or comprise the flag or “other insignia” of Plainfield and therefore falls outside of Indiana Code Section 24-2-1-3(3)(B)’s bar on registering such marks. Also finds the trial court’s determination that White infringed on Plainfield’s trademark rights was not clearly erroneous and the trial court therefore properly enjoined White from continuing to use the Mark. Attorneys for appellant: Sean Burke, Jeffery Furminger. Attorneys for appellee: Melvin Daniel, Jeffrey Parker, Vivek Hadley.
Disciplinary charges filed against Randolph County judge for failure to perform duties diligently
The disciplinary charges say Randolph County Superior Court Judge Dale Arnett’s failure to act in a timely fashion resulted in one man staying in jail for 227 days without an initial hearing and in at least 10 criminal cases being dismissed.
Kokomo woman gets 18 months in federal prison after violating terms of previous animal cruelty sentence
U.S. District Magistrate Judge Tim Baker sentenced Krystal Scott, 24, to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to violating conditions of her previous supervised release.
Former U.S. Attorney joins board of nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse
Zachary Myers is now a board member of kNot Today, an organization founded in 2019 by former Colts head coach Frank Reich and his wife Linda.
Warren Circuit judge appointed to Indiana Criminal Justice Institute board
The institute is the state planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety and victim services.
Bondi moves forward on Justice Department investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe
It was not clear which former officials might be the target of any grand jury activity, where the grand jury that might ultimately hear evidence will be located or which prosecutors might be involved in pursuing the investigation.
Judge blocks 4 districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom
Because the ruling by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks only narrowly applied to four of the state’s 237 districts, that left the impact of the decision limited as thousands of Arkansas students prepared to return to class this month.
Labor statistics agency aims to calm furor after Trump fires commissioner
Erika McEntarfer’s removal has stirred concerns on Wall Street, where analysts and economists warned that such an abrupt shake-up could jeopardize the integrity of the nation’s economic data.
