IEDC board OKs public release of forensic audit of agency, affiliated entities
Gov. Mike Braun ordered the audit in April, citing unspecified concerns about transparency at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and its related entities.
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Judge rules feds can’t require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general in May filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars of disaster-relief funds.
FBI seized documents labeled classified from John Bolton’s office
The seized documents marked as confidential appear to be about weapons of mass destruction, national “strategic communication” and the U.S. mission to the United Nations.
IU safety Louis Moore wins court case in Texas making him eligible for the rest of season
Moore had filed suit in August, challenging the governing body’s five-year rule.
Man gets 35 years in federal prison for sex crimes against child
U.S. District Judge Richard Young sentenced Carlos Granados, 35, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
Indiana courts committee concludes without recommendations on medical debt
State Sen. Liz Brown, the committee’s chair, said the panel was still waiting on additional information from hospitals and couldn’t finalize suggestions ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
Braun says Trump administration has not threatened state’s federal funding over redistricting
Still, Trump administration officials have been pushing Indiana Republicans to call a special session focused on redistricting. Most notably, Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Indianapolis to speak with Braun.
Judge rejects ex-FBI agent’s claim he was illegally fired for disparaging Trump in texts
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Tuesday rejected the agent’s claim that his August 2018 firing violated his First Amendment free speech rights.
Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Judge Margaret M. Garnett said in an order that statements by government officials about Luigi Mangione possibly facing the death penalty may have violated a local rule meant to limit public comments to ensure a fair trial.
Is mid-decade redistricting legal? Indiana Democrats prepare court challenge
Legal arguments raised 30 years ago—including that the state constitution could be interpreted as forbidding maps to be redrawn more than once a decade—may offer a roadmap for Democrats and other opponents.
Greg Weaver: Firings after Kirk assassination could clarify limits on free speech
Public employees are learning that comments they make on social media, even on personal accounts, can end careers. But the courts still have a chance to sort out when such firings are unjustified.
Indiana University launches a new artificial intelligence tool for use by faculty, students
Called ChatGPT Edu, the technology is specifically designed to assist users in higher education.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: When deadlines matter: Lessons from the defamation trenches
Every now and then, a case offers a sharp reminder that the rules of civil procedure are not suggestions—they are the foundation of fairness.
Righteous Keitt: 1st-year student says he was wrong about law school
I expected this to be the place where I would learn how to refine my argumentative skills, to create compelling narratives, to perform in front of a jury, or at the very least how to draft a contract.
Roy Graham: Let’s help extravagance make the most of its moment
Suppose instead of a $500,000 ring, Travis Kelce purchased a modest one for $2,000 and announced that the remaining $498,000 had gone to charity.
Karen Bravo: Serving our state and community through legal education
As the dean of a public law school in Indiana, I am proud that our school both educates future lawyers—transforming law students into lawyers—and educates our community about the law.
Immigrant detainees denied bond hearings under new ruling
For immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the legal option of seeking a bond hearing used to be a routine course of action.
Protests, speech on college campuses under federal, state scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s threats to bar federal funding have certainly set a new tone for speech and protests on college campuses, but it’s difficult to tell what college policies have changed as a result.
IndyBar: Judge Bradford Awarded Inns Of Court Professionalism Award For The 7th Circuit
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge, Cale Bradford, was recently recognized at the 7th Circuit Bench Bar Conference in Chicago.
IndyBar: Bar Leader Class XXII Kicks Off Year at Waycross Camp
The newest class of IndyBar’s Bar Leader Series gathered together for a remote retreat on Sept. 11-12.