Indiana bill tightens school gun penalties, eases adult court rule
Some House Democrats initially opposed House Bill 1249 over concerns that it would take away judges’ discretion in youth handgun cases.
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As online child exploitation tips climb, Indiana governor calls for tougher controls on social media
New data show the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received 29,635 cyber tips in 2025 — a 38% increase over the prior year — and has already logged nearly 3,000 tips in early 2026.
ICE chief forcefully defends deportation campaign as scrutiny mounts
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was one of the three heads of agencies implementing President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda to testify before Congress on Tuesday.
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube.
Could ICE have a Merrillville warehouse? Despite public rebukes, local officials still unsure.
Though details are scarce and officials say they haven’t received word of any formal plans, Merrillville leaders have recently come out in opposition to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could use an area warehouse as a processing facility.
‘Losing the fight’: Parents urge action as Indiana House revisits youth social media restrictions
After hours of emotional testimony from frustrated parents and school leaders, an Indiana House committee is weighing whether to revive youth social media restrictions inside a wide-ranging education agency bill.
Lawmakers looking to require more information on Indiana child abuse investigations
A bill advancing in the state Senate would increase disclosure requirements to legislators and news media.
Trump’s immigration crackdown is straining federal courts. Judges are sounding the alarm.
Federal judges around the country are scrambling to address a deluge of lawsuits from immigrants locked up under the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Social networks face Big Tobacco moment over addiction cases
But if they lose, social media companies will face pressure to change the way minors interact with social media and to reach settlements that could total billions – a scenario that could be akin to the deals that tarnished the tobacco and opioid industries.
BMV rule barring gender marker changes effective this week
IYG, a group that supports LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, said in a news release that the move comes despite two public hearings producing hours of testimony in opposition.
Indiana reaches $6.25M settlement with pharmaceutical companies over EpiPen prices
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced the settlement Monday, just over a year after filing an antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer Inc., Viatris Inc. and several other companies that distribute injectable epinephrine devices.
Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond
A panel on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to deny bond hearings to arrested immigrants is consistent with the Constitution and federal immigration law.
Trump set off a surge of AI in the federal government. Here’s what happened.
On top of automating rote tasks, government agencies have launched hundreds of artificial intelligence projects in the past year, many of them taking on central and sensitive roles in law enforcement, immigration and health care.
Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult
Several Democratic election officials, and some Republicans, have spoken out. Placing voting under control of the federal government would represent a fundamental violation of the Constitution, they note.
A final list of candidate filings for Indiana House, Senate and Congress
All nine U.S. House and 100 Indiana House seats are up for election this year, along with half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats. The candidate filing period ended last Friday.
Report: Director Michael Bay sues Cadillac F1 over Super Bowl commercial
According to The Athletic, the Hollywood director alleges Fishers-based Cadillac F1 and CEO Dan Towriss “have apparently stolen Bay’s ideas and work for the commercial” expected to air during the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
New bail legislation aims to weigh due process and public safety
Judges can only keep defendants in jail without bond if they are accused of murder or treason.
Efforts to boost judicial safety gain steam after shooting
Meyer and his wife are on the mend, but court officials say the incident proves just how dangerous the role of judge can be both here in Indiana and across the United States.
Widow of Delaware County sheriff’s deputy files wrongful death lawsuit against trucking companies, drivers involved in fatal crash
In the early morning hours of Nov. 12, 2025, Cpl. Blake Reynolds was helping the driver of a stopped semi truck when another semi hit his patrol vehicle and the stopped truck’s trailer, killing the deputy.
McKinney School of Law to celebrate student, faculty artists at annual event
Submissions were accepted from current McKinney students, faculty, staff and alumni, and will be displayed in the Ruth Lilly Law Library’s commons area Feb. 16-20.