Rural intersections sightline proposal to rack up edits
Indiana lawmakers are tapping the brakes on a bill taking aim at dangerously overgrown rural intersections.
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Immigration officials defend authority to hold migrants at Guantanamo Bay
U.S. immigration and military authorities disclosed Monday that immigrants from 27 countries were being held at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba, while revealing new details of conditions of confinement and defending the government’s authority to transfer and hold immigrants at the military base.
Arrest of Palestinian activist stirs questions about protections for students and green card holders
The arrest of a Palestinian activist who helped organize campus protests of the war in Gaza has sparked questions about whether foreign students and green card holders are protected against being deported from the U.S.
State appellate court reverses trial court’s order on Evansville doctor’s medical license
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is applauding a February appellate court ruling that an Evansville doctor will remain without his medical license after being accused of sexually touching five patients during their appointments.
Additional lawsuits filed against Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis
Two women have filed additional lawsuits against Options Behavioral Health System, a mental health and addiction treatment center in Indianapolis, and are alleging staff at the facility held them at the facility for longer than necessary and did not issue proper treatment to patients.
Delaware County charges five protestors after alleged disruption of Ball State board meeting
| IL Staff
The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office announced it has charged five protestors after they allegedly disrupted a Feb. 28 Ball State University board of trustees meeting.
Opinions March 10, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Howard Larky v. Camp Livingston, Inc.
24A-CT-1529
Civil tort. Reverses Switzerland Circuit Court Judge’s W. Gregory Coy’s order allowing Camp Livingston, Inc. to amend its answer to include a new affirmative defense of release and the granting of summary judgment to the camp. Finds the trial court abused its discretion by granting the camp’s motion to amend its answer to assert the affirmative defense of release more than five years into the litigation. Also finds that even if the late amendment was proper, the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of the camp. Remands for further proceedings. Attorneys for appellant: Carol Joven, Kenneth Doane, Jr., Jeffrey Flores. Attorneys for appellee: Kevin Schiferl, Maggie Smith.
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats. But to some of her colleagues, she is giving a voice to those who feel they can’t speak out.
Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case
The Supreme Court agreed Monday in a case from Colorado to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.
China is protesting interrogations and deportations of its students at US border
The Chinese government has protested to the United States over the treatment of Chinese arriving to study in America, saying some have been interrogated for hours, had their electronic devices checked and in some cases were forcibly deported from the country.
Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests
Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian activist Saturday who played a prominent role in Columbia University’s protests against Israel, a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s pledge to detain and deport student activists.
Indiana Supreme Court disciplines Evansville attorney for allegedly failing to protect client’s interests
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined an Evansville attorney for misconduct after he allegedly failed to protect the interests of a client he was representing in a property dispute case.
Indiana Legal Help announces transition as an independent nonprofit
| IL Staff
Indiana Legal Help has announced it is transitioning to become an independent nonprofit organization, breaking away from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Opinions March 7, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company v. William Dougherty
24A-CT-1064
Civil tort. Affirms Henry Circuit Court Judge Bob Witham’s denial of Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company’s motion for summary judgment and the court’s grant of William Dougherty’s motion for summary judgment on his claim he was entitled to coverage under a commercial vehicle insurance policy his employer had purchased from Charter Oak. Finds Dougherty is entitled to coverage under the plain language of the policy. Attorneys for appellant: Dennis Dolan, Phillip Litchfield. Attorney for appellee: Robert Ebbs, Theresa Ebbs.
Indiana Supreme Court weighs legal recourse following alleged BMV error
An Indiana man maintains that an agency error cost him a job opportunity, over $1,000 in fines and a night in jail — but state attorneys argued Thursday that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles isn’t responsible for any damages, instead directing him to an administrative review process.
In wake of Jamey Noel investigation, lawmakers advance bill to increase oversight over jail funds
Bipartisan momentum continued Thursday for a bill that seeks to hold Indiana sheriffs more accountable for managing jail funds.
Federal judge to hear arguments over whether to block immigration arrests in US schools
A federal judge is set to hear arguments Friday over whether he should block immigration agents from conducting arrests at schools under a Trump administration policy that has yet to be acted upon.
Theaters represented by ACLU sue NEA over ‘gender ideology’ policy
Several arts organizations represented by the American Civil Liberties Union are suing the National Endowment for the Arts over a new policy that aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order that called for agencies to end federal funding of “gender ideology” and for the federal government to define sex as only male or female.
Indiana elections chief joins call for federal upgrades to root out noncitizen voting
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has joined 20 others in asking new Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for changes to a federal citizenship verification service—including that it be free to use.
Opinions March 6, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
WBL SPO II, LLC v. G&I Realty, LLC, et.al.
24A-MF-2353
Mortgage foreclosure. Reverses Dubois Superior Court Judge Anthony Quinn’s entry of a summary judgment order for G&I Realty LLC and the court’s denial of WBL’s motion for summary judgment. Finds G&I’s arguments and designations against WBL’s motion for summary judgment do not establish a genuine issue of material fact. Also finds WBL is entitled to summary judgment on its complaint for an in rem judgment and foreclosure against G&I. Remands for further proceedings consistent with the opinion. Attorneys for appellant: Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Cole. Attorneys for appellee: Michael Einterz, Michael Einterz Jr.