Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy
The U.S. Supreme Court won’t allow the Biden administration to implement a policy that prioritizes deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.
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29 Indiana law school professors sign on to letters criticizing AG Rokita’s conduct
More than two dozen Indiana law school professors are condemning Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for the recent “false and misleading” statements he made toward a Hoosier doctor who performed an abortion for a 10-year-old Ohio girl.
Complaint filed over voter registration practices in Tippecanoe County
A dispute over voter registration has erupted in Tippecanoe County, with two voting rights organizations alleging the county has been asking for more proof of residency than required by law and the county clerk asserting the organizations misunderstand the registration process and have mischaracterized the situation.
Indiana Supreme Court reinstates 1 attorney, suspends 2
A lawyer previously charged with embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars has been reinstated to the practice of law in Indiana while two other attorneys have been suspended, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Wednesday.
Business execs, health care groups, religious leaders petition lawmakers on abortion legislation
As Indiana lawmakers prepare to convene next week for a special session to consider legislation expected to severely restrict access to abortions, they’re receiving petitions from state business leaders, health care organizations and even religious organizations warning them of the potential consequences.
7th Circuit modifies jail doctor’s award
A Northern Indiana jail doctor has failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that a district court awarded him the correct amount in his bill of costs after he won a lawsuit filed against him by an inmate.
COA affirms child molester’s convictions despite abuse of discretion
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed a child molester’s convictions after finding that while the trial court abused its discretion in admitting the child’s consistent recorded pretrial statement, the abuser failed to prove his substantial rights were affected as a result.
Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
Escaped Alabama inmate nabbed in Indiana faces gun charges
An Alabama inmate who authorities say escaped from jail this spring with the help of a corrections official was indicted Thursday on federal weapons charges in Indiana, where the manhunt for the duo came to a bloody end.
Man indicted in rape of girl, 10, who traveled to Indiana for abortion
A grand jury in Ohio has indicted the man accused of raping and impregnating a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion that became a flashpoint in the national debate over access to the procedure.
IBJ Media, CBS4 and FOX59 announce partnership
IBJ Media and Nexstar Inc. announced a news partnership on Friday that will move the “Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick” program to WTTV-TV Channel 4—better known locally as CBS4—on Sunday mornings starting Aug. 7.
7th Circuit: Compassionate release not warranted despite prisoner’s ‘extraordinary’ rehabilitation efforts
A man who has revitalized his life while incarcerated has again been denied an opportunity at a second chance beyond prison walls after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals concluded rehabilitation efforts are not a ground for compassionate release.
Justices toss Gary ‘welcoming ordinance’ lawsuit for lack of standing
A lawsuit challenging the city of Gary’s “welcoming ordinance” for immigrants was thrown out Thursday by the Indiana Supreme Court after the justices determined the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue the city.
7th Circuit finds investment firm shielded from fiduciary duty claim by power of attorney
An opinion from a state appellate court that was issued while the Southern Indiana District Court was considering a motion to dismiss in a fiduciary duty dispute did not change the federal judge’s decision to grant the motion, but it did alter the reasoning on which the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed.
Self-storage company didn’t have standing for judicial review of competitor’s zoning variance, COA affirms
A self-storage company that bemoaned its zoning board’s approval of a variance to allow a competitor to open a similar business down the road has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that it had standing to seek judicial review of the case due to the potential loss of business.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
Senate Republicans balk at Holcomb’s tax refund proposal
Signaling their opposition to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s plan to issue $1 billion to Hoosier taxpayers in the form of $225 tax refund checks, Indiana Senate Republicans presented an alternate plan Wednesday to provide some financial relief for Indiana residents during a period of record-high inflation.
Senators propose changes to electors law after Capitol riot
A bipartisan group of senators agreed Wednesday on proposed changes to the Electoral Count Act, the post-Civil War-era law for certifying presidential elections that came under intense scrutiny after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police
President Joe Biden is proposing to spend roughly $37 billion for fighting and preventing crime, including $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years.
Secret memo links citizenship question to apportionment
Trump officials tried to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census in a move experts said would benefit Republicans despite initial doubts among some in the administration that it was legal, according to an investigative report released Wednesday by a congressional oversight committee.