Trump’s newest tariffs could face legal challenge, though time is short
Opposition to the new import taxes erupted even before they took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.
Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concerns
Unlike traditional search warrants that target a known suspect or location, keyword warrants work backward by identifying internet addresses where searches were made in a certain window of time for particular terms.
Family of 11-year-old who died by suicide sues school officials, alleges failures to address bullying
CohenMalad LLP filed the suit on behalf of Brooklyn Cook’s family in the federal district court last week, accusing the defendants of negligence and wrongful death after Cook was found dead last year.
IU Health files lawsuit against firm hit by 2024 ransomware attack
Indiana University Health is suing a company that was hit by a ransomware attack two years ago — an event the health system says cost it $66 million and impacted its ability to process payments.
Governors say Trump told them he won’t force immigration enforcement surges on states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, vice chair of the National Governors Association, said Democratic governors were able to express “how problematic” actions by immigration enforcement officials have been.
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
The court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado – one of multiple lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.
Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
But it reveals how Democrats are starting to apply public pressure on a Trump administration that has shown little interest in trying to return tariff revenues after the Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling on Friday.
ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out of deals
Merrillville is among cities where an owner has said it’s not negotiating with federal authorities.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
The court majority did not address whether companies could get refunded for the billions they have collectively paid in tariffs.
Indiana State Bar Association leads new program to support rural attorneys
In July, the bar association will launch its first-ever Rural Practice Academy, an 11-month fellowship during which members can learn from legal professionals and one another how to build and sustain legal practices in small communities.
7th Circuit calls for applicants for Southern District bankruptcy court openings
Two judge positions will soon come available in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Trump’s power to sue US challenged in $10B IRS case
President Donald Trump has been given a deadline of next week to respond to claims that his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service poses a glaring conflict of interest.
Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them
With limited legal authority, city and state officials have turned to the court of public opinion to deter private developers and the federal government.
New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees
A memo filed by the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a Thursday federal court hearing in Minnesota says refugees applying for green cards must return to federal custody one year after they were admitted to the U.S. for review of their applications.
Indiana appeals court rules against former state Sen. Brent Waltz in long-simmering business dispute
The court’s opinion was issued days after Waltz lost an appeal of his federal prison sentence related to a 2016 campaign finance scandal.
Indiana Senate panel scales back tort reform bill, sets up summer study committee instead
Senators adopted two amendments that stripped out provisions dealing with qualified settlement offers and attorney fee awards — and instead created a tort reform task force.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use in social media trial
Zuckerberg’s testimony is part of an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta’s platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Indiana public camping ban moves to House floor
Supporters frame as compassionate approach, while opponents say lack of resources could lead to jail time and fines.
Cummins offering up to $1,000 to truck owners for software recall
The recall is tied to a January 2024 Clean Air Act settlement agreement between Cummins, the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.