State’s high court to hear arguments over Monroe County recycling facility, bushy landscaping
| IL Staff
Oral arguments will be heard June 5 in the Indiana Supreme Court room in the Statehouse.
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Fort Wayne man gets prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
| IL Staff
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced Melvin Green, 35, to 60 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indiana’s Northern District.
Opinions May 28, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Monty Dale Maze v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-2596
Criminal. Reverses Monty Maze’s conviction in Sullivan Superior Court of a Class B misdemeanor for harboring a non-immunized dog. Finds the trial court failed to conduct a proper indigency hearing when denying Maze’s request to appoint him trial counsel. Also finds there was inadequate inquiry into Maze’s necessary expenses, particularly in light of evidence he needed the money to support himself and a dependent. Remands for further proceedings. Attorney for appellant: Ruth Johnson. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Sierra Murray.
US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, officials say
Combining Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel would create the world’s 3rd largest steel producer. Both companies have a significant presence in Indiana.
Micah Beckwith debates Hoosiers in chippy Zionsville town hall
The night featured numerous interruptions from both Beckwith and those in the audience. Loud boos and noes were repeatedly lobbed.
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
The move continues a pattern of Trump pardoning high-profile friends, supporters, donors and former staffers.
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
A U.S. official said Tuesday the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews.
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school, which has pushed back on the administraton’s demands for changes to several of its policies.
Opinions May 27, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Commitment of J.S. v. Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis
25A-MH-979
Mental health. Affirms Marion Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Denise Hayden’s order of temporary commitment of J.S. to the Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis. Finds the evidence is sufficient to support the trial court’s determination that J.S. is gravely disabled because her untreated mental illness renders her unable to provide for her essential human needs. Attorneys for appellant: Talisha Griffin, Sarah Medlin. Attorneys for appellee: Daniel Gibson, Austin Sparks.
NPR sues Trump over executive order targeting funding
The plaintiffs claim that President Donald Trump exceeded his executive authority and denied them due process rights under the Fifth Amendment, while violating their First Amendment rights in three ways.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in state’s lawsuits against TikTok
| IL Staff
Oral arguments are set for June 4 in a case involving the state’s two civil lawsuits against TikTok, including allegations that the social media company violated Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
Federal courts hosting training for pro bono representation of abuse victims
| IL Staff
The program will be offered at 1 p.m. June 24. It is part of the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent, or POWER, Act, which focuses on promoting pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
IURC Chairman Jim Huston announces plans to retire in early 2026
Although Huston’s second term officially ended April 1, he has remained in the role temporarily — and will continue to do so until a successor is appointed.
Millions of Americans hit with bad credit after missed student loan payments
Millions of Americans are suddenly facing dramatically lower credit scores from delinquent student loans, making it tougher for them to secure housing, insurance, car loans and even employment at a vulnerable time for the U.S. economy.
Some of Trump’s loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
In the Senate, which must approve a president’s nominees for U.S. attorney, at least two Democrats are prepared to invoke a decades-old custom that affords home-state senators veto power.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard
In its lawsuit, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.”
Trump administration blocked from revoking visa status of foreign students
The ruling prohibits the administration from canceling the legal status of international students without doing an individualized review and following the criteria laid out in federal regulations.
28 more lawsuits accuse Crown Point funeral service of mishandling remains
Each of the lawsuits accuses Crown Cremation Service LLC and Heights Crematory Inc. of allowing the bodies of loved ones to be stored improperly in trailers on Heights Crematory’s property.
California man sentenced after being caught with cocaine shipment in LaPorte County
| IL Staff
U.S. District Judge Cristal Brisco sentenced Antonio Curiel, 44, of San Ysedro, California, after he pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine.
Supreme Court declines to reinstate independent agency board members fired by President Donald Trump
It also suggested it could block an attempt to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who Trump has complained has not cut interest rates aggressively.
