Barker rules ballot photo ban unconstitutional
An Indiana law prohibiting voters from taking photos of their ballots for personal use is an unconstitutional violation of First Amendment rights, a district court judge has decided.
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Open government advocates find victory in Groth decision
Not much was changed in terms of government transparency when the Indiana Court of Appeals rejected former Gov. Mike Pence’s argument that the Indiana executive branch’s responses to open record requests are exempt from judicial review. But, according to open government advocates, that lack of change is actually a good thing.
COA: Trial court lacked jurisdiction to order BMV to act
The Indiana Court of Appeals found in favor of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Monday after finding that a litigant’s failure to comply with the Administrative Order and Procedures Act left a trial court without jurisdiction to order the BMV to act on the litigant’s petition.
Lawsuit: Trump businesses violate Constitution
A lawsuit Monday alleged that President Donald Trump is violating the emoluments clause of the US Constitution that prohibits him from receiving money from diplomats for stays at his hotels or foreign governments for leases of office space in his buildings. The suit was filed by a legal watchdog group, but the language of the clause is disputed by some legal scholars, setting the stage for a court fight with the White House.
Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday rejected an appeal from Texas in its effort to restore its strict voter identification law, but the case could return to the court later.
High court won’t hear ‘Sister Wives’ appeal over bigamy law
The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from the family on TV’s “Sister Wives” challenging Utah's law banning polygamy.
Judge denies injunction to block VA’s Crown Hill project
A federal judge on Friday shot down a legal effort by environmentalists to block development of a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cemetery on 15 wooded acres north of Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Indiana gets $12.7M in Moody’s inflated-ratings settlement
Indiana will receive $12.77 million from Moody’s Corp., which has agreed to pay nearly $864 million to settle federal and state claims it gave inflated ratings to risky mortgage investments in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
COA considers liability in sheriff’s office suicide case
After the wife of a Harrison County sheriff’s deputy killed herself with her husband’s gun while he was off duty, the sheriff’s office and her estate began debating a single question: was the deputy acting in the line of duty when his wife committed suicide?
U.S. Supreme Court rules for officer in police shooting
The U.S. Supreme Court says a New Mexico State Police officer did not violate clearly established law when he shot and killed an armed man without first calling out a warning.
IU fraternity chapter suspended after hazing problems
The governing body of Delta Tau Delta has suspended the charter for the fraternity's chapter at Indiana University Bloomington following problems with hazing. The fraternity also faces a lawsuit alleging sexual assault.
Magistrate recommends dismissal of woman’s dog-mauling suit
Despite “horrendous injuries” incurred as a result of “a grievous lack of discretion” by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers, a district court magistrate recommends an Indianapolis woman’s federal claim against IMPD and the city of Indianapolis be dismissed because she did not state a legitimate constitutional claim.
Divided COA backs Pence in public records case
A divided Indiana Court of Appeals sided with former Indiana Gov. and Vice President-elect Mike Pence in a Monday opinion, writing that Pence was within his discretion to redact and withhold certain documents sought through a public records request.
High court won’t hear appeal over Backpage.com escort ads
The United States Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from three sex trafficking victims who accuse advertising website Backpage.com of helping to promote the exploitation of children.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from flight-sharing company
The Supreme Court of the United States won’t hear an appeal from a company that wants to offer flight-sharing services using a model similar to Uber.
Ventura loses appeal to reinstate $1.8M defamation verdict
The Supreme Court of the United States has turned away former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura’s bid for reinstatement of a $1.8 million verdict in his defamation case against the estate of slain Navy SEAL and “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle.
Neighbors sue to block $23M College Avenue development
Neighbors of the site where a local developer plans to build a $23 million apartment and retail project along North College Avenue are seeking to stop the controversial project by taking legal action.
Ikea OKs tentative settlement in fatal dresser tip over
Ikea, the leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, says a tentative settlement has been reached in the case involving three families in the United States whose children died after Ikea chests and dressers tipped over.
Poker pro, friend must repay $10.1M to casino
Poker pro Phil Ivey and a companion must return more than $10 million they won from an Atlantic City casino while playing cards that were arranged in a way to give the players an edge.
ACLU challenges Clarksville yard-inspection ordinance
A Clarksville resident is suing the southern Indiana town for entering her yard without her permission or warrant, an action she says violates her Fourth Amendment rights.