Trial court blocks enforcement of Indiana’s new abortion law
Seven days after Indiana’s near-total abortion ban took effect, the Monroe Circuit Court granted a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the state from enforcing the new law.
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Pair of lawsuits sends Indiana abortion debate to court: Indiana Supreme Court sidestepped privacy right question in 2005 ruling
Less than a month after Indiana’s near-total abortion ban was signed into law, the battle for reproductive rights has moved to the state courts with two lawsuits challenging the new statute on constitutional and religious freedom grounds.
In abortion lawsuit, Rokita again argues AG has sole authority to represent state agencies
In the lawsuit attempting to block Indiana’s new abortion ban, a separate dispute is erupting between the Indiana Attorney General and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office over the authority to hire outside counsel.
In Indiana, a shifting abortion landscape without clinics
Starting Sept. 15, abortion clinics in Indiana will be prohibited from providing any abortion care, leaving such services solely to hospitals or outpatient surgical centers owned by hospitals.
2nd lawsuit challenges Indiana’s abortion ban on religious freedom grounds
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a second lawsuit today against the state’s new abortion law, claiming Senate Enrolled Act 1 violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
‘Abortion-complications’ lawsuit dismissed; Rokita vows to continue anti-abortion work
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against an Indiana law requiring doctors to report “abortion complications” to the state, continuing a trend that began when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to an abortion.
ACLU, Planned Parenthood file lawsuit to block Indiana’s new abortion law
Declaring Indiana’s new abortion ban violates the state constitution’s right to privacy, the ACLU of Indiana along with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and other reproductive rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to block the new law from taking effect Sept. 15.
7th Circuit denies request for en banc hearing in transgender sports lawsuit
A request by the state for the entire 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear a case challenging a new Indiana law that prohibits transgender girls from participating in K-12 girls’ sports has been denied.
IBJ Media’s inaugural list of influential Hoosiers includes lawyers, CEOs, philanthropists
IBJ Media has named its inaugural Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders, representing public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations.
Lawsuit against Boone County for blocking resident from Facebook page dismissed
A lawsuit filed last month against Boone County for blocking a resident from the county’s Facebook page was dismissed this week, according to court documents.
ACLU of Indiana lawsuit says Boone County blocked resident from Facebook page
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit this month against Boone County, alleging the county violated a resident’s First Amendment rights when it blocked him from the county’s Facebook page.
Fort Wayne pays $100K to settle lawsuit with 12 protesters
The city of Fort Wayne has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a lawsuit with 12 people who claimed their constitutional rights were violated during protests two years ago, a report Tuesday said.
The Bail Project sues state over constitutionality of law limiting charitable bailouts
Charitable bail organization The Bail Project has filed a complaint in federal court alleging a new Indiana law restricting whom it can bail out of jail infringes on its constitutional rights.
Martinsville schools ordered to let trans student use boys’ restroom
The Martinsville public school district has been ordered to allow a transgender middle school student to use the school restroom that aligns with his gender identity.
Druidism now recognized as distinct religion at DOC
The Indiana Department of Correction is now allowing followers of Druidism to study and worship as a distinct religion pursuant to a court-approved consent decree.
Indiana lawmakers send trans girls sports ban to governor
Indiana lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, sending it to the governor to decide whether it will become law.
Legal battle brewing over trans athlete bill
In Indiana, a legal battle is already brewing over legislation that would ban transgender female athletes from competing on K-12 girls’ sports teams. Representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana have promised to file a lawsuit while Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has said his office will defend the bill’s constitutionality.
ACLU sues Valpo schools over transgender restroom access
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the Valparaiso Community School Corporation after the local high school allegedly denied a transgender high school student access to a restroom and locker room consistent with his gender identity.
Denied press access leads to First Amendment lawsuit against Attorney General Rokita
The feud between political commentator Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita that began when Shabazz was barred from a press conference in October 2021 has spilled over into federal court.
Indiana lawmakers to weigh bill banning transgender athletes
Indiana lawmakers will consider a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity.