‘I am so sorry’: Clemency hearings begin for Indiana death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie
Indiana death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie expressed remorse and shed tears as he pleaded Monday for the state’s parole board to spare his life.
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Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication
The Trump administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone.
Judge orders Trump administration to admit roughly 12,000 refugees
A judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States under a court order partially blocking the president’s efforts to suspend the nation’s refugee admissions program.
Letter to the editor: Problem-solving courts are worth the investment
Problem-solving courts are not soft on crime—they are smart on justice. They are about accountability AND opportunity.
New lawsuit filed against former Indianapolis teacher accused of encouraging ‘fight club’ in classroom
A new lawsuit has been filed against a teacher with Indianapolis Public Schools, accusing him of orchestrating a “fight club” environment in his classroom by allegedly encouraging and recording videos of students fighting or being beaten by other students.
Fort Wayne man gets 5+ years in prison for being felon in possession of firearms
| IL Staff
A Fort Wayne man faces more than five years in prison after being sentenced last week for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Opinions May 5, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Norman Thomas, II v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1731
Criminal. Reverses Hendricks Superior Court Judge Mark Smith’s denial of Norman Thomas II’s motion to suppress drug evidence obtained during a search of his home pursuant to two search warrants. Finds that the first search warrant is invalid because it was unsupported by probable cause and the items listed as sought to be searched were not sufficiently particularized. Also finds the good-faith exception does not apply to the first search. Finally, finds that because the first search was invalid, the second search was necessarily invalid as well, and the evidence obtained from the searches must be suppressed and the trial court erred by denying the motion to suppress. Attorney for appellant: Brian Johnson. Attorneys for appellees: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Alexandria Sons.
Trump administration says it’ll pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally who’ve returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda.
Indiana Lawyer wins 4 honors, IBJ earns 9 at Indiana journalism event
Combined, the publications won eight first-place awards Friday night at the Best of Indiana event in Carmel.
County resistance plagues Indiana renewable push
Seventy-two of 92 counties have moratoriums or bans on renewable energy installations, according to legislative energy head Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso. Several attempts this year to intervene against blockages died, but lawmakers are starting to recognize the need for diversification.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let DOGE access Social Security systems
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.
Indiana lawmaker files disciplinary action against state’s attorney general
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s claims about a sitting lawmaker—that she stopped an immigration bill for “personal reasons”—could land him in more legal hot water after she lodged a disciplinary action against him.
Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights
President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that he does not know whether U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike deserve that guarantee.
Westfield attorney indefinitely suspended for noncooperation
| IL Staff
A Westfield attorney has been suspended from the practice of law indefinitely for failing to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Indianapolis-based firm rebrands as Lewis Wagner & Trimble LLP
| IL Staff
Representatives for Indianapolis-based law firm Lewis Wagner announced Thursday that the firm has rebranded to recognize the contributions of partner John C. Trimble. The firm is now called Lewis Wagner & Trimble LLP.
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 8 years in prison for possession of firearms as felon
| IL Staff
A Fort Wayne man faces eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Opinions May 2, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Judy Lammons v. EDCO Environmental Services, Inc.
24A-CT-2057
Civil tort. Reverses Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce Parent’s judgment in favor of EDCO Environmental Services, Inc. in its defamation lawsuit against Judy Lammons. Finds that because Lammons’ statements neither state nor imply a provably false fact but merely indicate her honestly held opinion, the trial court’s findings are clearly erroneous. Attorneys for appellant: Gavin Rose, Stevie Pactor. Attorney for appellee: Adam Sworden.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported.
Recent immigration arrests at courthouses around the country have advocates worried
The flurry of immigration enforcement at courthouses around the country in the past month — already heavily criticized by judicial officials and lawyers — has renewed a legal battle from President Donald Trump’s first term as advocates fear people might avoid coming to court.
Under new law, state needs to create high school workforce credential framework
In legislation newly signed into law, the state will bolster its efforts to build tailored career development pathways by creating a short-term credential framework to offer hands-on workforce opportunities.
