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Rokita’s lawsuit against St. Joseph County’s sheriff dismissed for lack of evidence
Judge Jenny Manier wrote in the court’s order that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has not provided “any real factual basis” to support his argument that St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman and the St. Joseph County Police Department were not cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
IN Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over Bloomington annexation dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 30 regarding the state’s 2019 annexation law and the city of Bloomington’s opinion that the law violates both the federal and state constitutions’ contract clauses.
Indiana seeks federal waiver to streamline education funding, ‘align’ accountability
Indiana is asking the federal government for permission to overhaul how it spends and tracks billions in education aid — a request that Hoosier officials said would align the state’s accountability system with federal law and allow more freedom in how schools use their funds.
Legislative caucus condemns early redistricting campaign for ‘diluting Black voting power’
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus on Monday decried the likely harms of early redistricting on the state’s Black and other non-white voters.
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
Many federal officers assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have body cameras but Congress would have to allocate more funds to expand their use, officials testified Monday at a hearing about the tactics agents are using in Trump administration’s crackdown.
US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now
An appeals court on Monday put on hold a lower-court ruling that kept President Donald Trump from taking command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops. However, Trump is still barred from actually deploying those troops, at least for now.
Indiana Supreme Court seeks public comment on proposed court rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court is asking for public comment on several proposed amendments to the Indiana Rules of Court.
Opinions October 20, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Club Newtone, Inc., and Marc Vaughn v. Jarissa Gillaspy
24A-CT-1239
Civil tort. Affirms a Tippecanoe Circuit Court’s jury $2.5 million damages award in favor of Jarissa Gillaspy after she filed a lawsuit alleging Marc Vaughn and Club Newtons Inc.’s federal counterclaims constituted malicious prosecution and abuse of process. Finds The trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting certain testimony. Also finds sufficient evidence supports the jury’s verdict, and the award is not excessive. Attorneys for appellants: Ryan Munden, S. Kyle Dietrich. Attorney for appellee: Duran Keller.
IN Tax Court orders Tippecanoe County assessor to obtain counsel for appeal
The Indiana Tax Court denied a county assessor’s attempt to represent his office in an appeal before the court, citing his lack of legal expertise as a risk of a non-attorney representing others and his use of a fictitious citation.
Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns
The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights.
Indiana’s death row dwindles to five — and future executions remain uncertain
After three executions in less than a year — ending a nearly 15-year pause in Indiana’s use of capital punishment — it’s not clear when the state will carry out another.
Indiana University and its student paper are at odds on press freedom
The editors of the Indiana Daily Student received a jarring email Tuesday evening: Indiana University was canceling all scheduled and future print editions of the newspaper, starting right away with the homecoming issue set to hit campus newsstands two days later.
Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigration is throwing foreigners out of work and shaking the American economy and job market. And it’s happening at a time when hiring is already deteriorating amid uncertainty over Trump’s erratic trade policies.
George Santos says he’s humbled but dismisses ‘pearl clutching’ critics
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars but unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of critics upset that President Donald Trump granted him clemency.
Opinions October 17, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of M.L. (Minor Child) and A.L. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services and Kids’ Voice of Indiana
25A-JC-399
Juvenile CHINS. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s e CHINS adjudication of M.L. Finds that evidence established that the coercive intervention of the court is necessary until the mother demonstrates her ability to provide appropriate care for the child’s special medical needs over an extended period of time. Also finds the trial court was reasonably concerned about the mother’s long-term ability to meet the child’s medical and nutritional needs given her historical inability to do so. Attorney for appellant: Sarah Medlin. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Abigail Recker.
U.S. Attorney nominees Wheeler, Mildred await Senate confirmation vote after committee approval
U.S. Attorney nominee Adam Mildred received a favorable 12-10 vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, while Tom Wheeler II advanced Oct. 9 by the same vote total.
Indiana seeing limited impact from government shutdown, at least so far
Although most essential government services are set to continue through the end of October, state leaders will soon be tasked with finding funds for essential food programs.
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
The 18-count indictment also suggests classified information was exposed when operatives believed to be linked to the Iranian regime hacked Bolton’s email account and gained access to sensitive material he had shared.
US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The chamber’s lawsuit is not the first against the new visa fee, but it’s significant because it marks the first by the chamber, one of the most powerful and largest business groups in Washington.
