Revised Trump travel ban blocked by 2 courts
President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban has suffered another federal court setback after a judge in Maryland rejected a revised measure that bans travel targeting six predominantly Muslim countries.
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District court again rules against Concord Schools on ‘Christmas Spectacular’
A district court judge has once again entered judgment against a northern Indiana school district after finding it has not made “absolutely clear” that it will permanently nix overtly religious content from its annual Christmas program.
Mass protest study committee bill clears Indiana Senate
A bill originally allowing authorities to use "any means necessary" to keep roadways clear during a protest but then reduced to a legislative study committee issue has cleared the Indiana Senate.
Indiana House OKs bill on prayer in schools
A legislative proposal whose author says it would put prayer back in schools has cleared the Indiana House.
House education panel backs school prayer bill
Students’ right to pray aloud in Indiana schools would be reaffirmed under a measure a House education committee has approved.
Supreme Court nominee has defended free speech, religion
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has been a defender of free speech and a skeptic of libel claims, an Associated Press review of his rulings shows. His record puts him at odds with President Donald Trump’s disdain for journalists and tendency to lash out at critics.
Microsoft can pursue suit over US sneak-and-peek searches
Microsoft Corp. persuaded a judge not to let the U.S. government out of a lawsuit alleging that clandestine interception of users’ emails on company servers violates its free-speech rights.
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.
Hustler Hollywood sues Indianapolis over zoning roadblocks
Hustler Hollywood, which wants to open a retail store in Castleton, is suing the city of Indianapolis over a zoning denial that the company says is infringing on its constitutional right to operate a business.
7th Circuit affirms Indiana’s ban on robocalls
A political organization that argued Indiana’s ban on telephone robocalls disfavored political speech and was content discrimination got a terse reply from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday.
Pot-legalization group wins injunction against Tippecanoe County rally ban
A group advocating the legalization of marijuana that was denied permission to hold a rally at the courthouse in Lafayette won an injunction against the county in federal court.
Knightstown removes cross from town display after ACLU lawsuit
A central Indiana town has removed a cross from its Christmas decorations after the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana said it violated the First Amendment.
ACLU suing Knightstown over illuminated cross display
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing a central Indiana town over the display of a cross as part of its Christmas decorations.
Trump suggests ‘consequences’ for any flag-burners
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that anyone who burns an American flag should face unspecified "consequences," such as jail or a loss of citizenship — a move that was ruled out by the U.S. Supreme Court nearly three decades ago.
ACLU sues Franklin Township schools over Christian prayer
A man represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the Franklin Township School Board’s alleged policy of opening meetings with exclusively Christian prayers.
Greenfield police officer loses suit over discipline for profane texts
A Greenfield police officer has lost his federal lawsuit filed against the city after he was suspended for allegedly sending profane text messages that insulted and threatened his superior officers.
ACLU challenges Bedford sign ordinance limiting political expression
A Bedford man who was told he faced fines of $300 a day because of political signs he posted on his property has filed a federal lawsuit against the city with the backing of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana.
Posting a ballot selfie? Check your state laws first
While secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters are allowed to take pictures of themselves in the act or of their ballots — "ballot selfies".
City of Elkhart, Martinsville police facing lawsuits after deleting Facebook posts
After preventing local residents from commenting on their official Facebook pages, the city of Elkhart and the Martinsville Police Department are being sued for alleged violations of citizens’ First Amendment rights.
Vegas lawyer’s ‘Black Lives’ protest resembles Ohio case
A deputy public defender in Las Vegas who defied a judge's request that she not wear a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court has become the latest voice of protest in a national debate over police brutality and race relations.