DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
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Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor
A Manhattan federal declined to rule immediately, leaving in place for now charges that Adams accepted perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests.
Opinions February 19, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jacob McGee v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1312
Criminal. Affirms Jacob McGee’s conviction in Marion Superior Court of Level 5 felony possession of a machine gun for possessing a Glock 22 handgun with a machine-gun conversion device attached to it. Finds that under step one of New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, the Second Amendment does not protect machine guns because they are dangerous and unusual. Also finds that the evidence is sufficient to prove that McGee knew the conversion device made his gun a machine gun. Attorney for appellant: Jan Berg. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Justin Roebel.
Some local governments are slowing spending as lawmakers debate property tax cuts
The bill would reduce property taxes—and therefore reduce local government revenue—by about $1.4 billion over three years, according to the bill’s fiscal plan.
AG’s lawsuit accuses ambulance unit of failing to provide services in Dearborn County
The lawsuit asks that Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance be ordered not to dispose of any assets to preserve them for the benefit of the Dillsboro community.
Judge temporarily blocks executive order freezing USAID funds
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing funding for certain foreign assistance programs administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
County jails on the hook as state stops paying prisoner costs
County jails haven’t received payments in months, and there are still four months left in the July-to-June fiscal year.
Senate Republicans approve limiting health insurance program for Hoosiers
The bill would to impose various Medicaid restrictions like work requirements on an insurance program for moderate-income Hoosiers between the ages of 19 and 64.
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs
Schools are being given 14 days to end any practice that treats students or workers differently because of their race.
Meet Dale E. Ho, the judge weighing the future of the NYC mayor’s corruption case
Ho, an Ivy League-educated former civil rights lawyer and law professor, has shown no signs of being a rubber stamp — one way or the other.
A$AP Rocky returns to a life of music, fashion, film and Rihanna with his acquittal
It’s no ordinary life jurors sent him on to when they quickly returned not guilty verdicts Tuesday on two counts of felony assault with a semiautomatic handgun.
Opinions February 18, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
City of Bloomington v. Catherine Smith and State of Indiana
24A-PL-1775
Civil plenary. Affirms Special Judge Nathan Nikirk’s judgment granting partial summary judgment in favor of the state in this annexation dispute. Finds Bloomington’s constitutional arguments are not barred by claim preclusion and that Bloomington lacks enforceable rights against the state under the Contract Clauses of the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions. Also finds the 2019 Act does not substantially impair Bloomington’s contracts. Attorneys for appellant: Margie Rice, Andrew McNeil, Stephen Unger, and Jacob Antrim. Attorneys for intervenor: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Solicitor General James Barta and Deputy Attorney General Katelyn Doering.
Indy attorney charged with soliciting nude photos from minors
The attorney has been charged with crimes that include vicarious sexual gratification with a minor under 14, child exploitation, dissemination of matter harmful to minors and child solicitation.
Fishers talent agency sues former employee for operating competing business
| IL Staff
Top Talent LLC’s lawsuit accuses the former employee of simultaneously running Career Headhunter LLC and stealing confidential information.
Indiana panel advances Rokita-backed immigration crackdown
The measure would further loop all levels of Hoosier government into federal immigration enforcement while cracking down on the state’s employers.
Senate advances property tax relief over bipartisan opposition
Gov. Mike Braun says the amended proposal has a long way to go before it gets his signature.
Illinois secession bill passes first hurdle
Republican House Speaker Todd Huston’s proposal would create a commission tasked with exploring the secession and transfer of certain Illinois counties to Indiana.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid
Republicans, who are looking to slash federal spending and offer lucrative tax cuts to corporations and wealthier Americans, see Medicaid as ripe for trimming.
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0
The former vice president’s refusal to break with Trump defined their time together in office until the two had a falling out over Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election.
Attorney disbarred for sexual relations with three ‘vulnerable’ clients
| IL Staff
The court determined the Winamac attorney’s actions were predatory, not “merely exercises in poor judgment.”