First assistant U.S. Attorney takes over after Capp resignation
The former first assistant U.S. attorney in Northern Indiana has now assumed the role of acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana.
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Obama’s final year: US spent $36 million in records lawsuits
The Obama administration in its final year in office spent a record $36.2 million on legal costs defending its refusal to turn over federal records under the Freedom of Information Act, according to an Associated Press analysis of new U.S. data that also showed poor performance in other categories measuring transparency in government.
City sues drugmaker for letting OxyContin flood black market
As deaths from painkillers and heroin abuse spiked and street crimes increased, the mayor of Everett, Washington, took major steps to tackle the opioid epidemic devastating this working-class city north of Seattle. He sued the maker of OxyContin.
Tight budgets could complicate Sessions’ vow to fight crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is promising his Justice Department will lead the charge in helping cities fight violent crime, and police chiefs are ready with their wish lists. But the federal law-enforcement agencies could receive less funding in a budget plan to be introduced Thursday.
7th Circuit rules for CSX in landowner suit
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a Roachdale couple’s claims against CSX Transportation Company after finding that CSX has not lost its easement to a portion of its railroad track adjacent to the couple’s property.
Indiana lawmakers weigh banning so-called sanctuary campuses
As universities across the U.S. grapple with whether to adopt policies intended to protect students in the country without legal permission, Indiana lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would ban so-called sanctuary campuses.
Western Indiana police get training on handling mentally ill
Police officers in Terre Haute are among those taking a weeklong Crisis Intervention Training Program organized by local and state organizations to build stronger relationships between law enforcement, mental health agencies and the local chapter of National Association of Mental Illness.
Senate committee OKs Coats as national intelligence director
The Senate intelligence committee has voted to confirm President Donald Trump's pick for national intelligence director, advancing his nomination to the Senate floor.
The committee voted 13-2 in favor of former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats to replace James Clapper, who retired at the end of the Obama administration.
Pennsylvania sues IBM over $170M jobless claims contract
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's administration has sued IBM, saying the company failed to deliver on a 2006 contract to build an integrated system to process unemployment claims. IBM has been locked in a legal battle in Indiana for nearly seven years over its failed $1.3 billion contract to modernize the state’s welfare system.
Hawaii files lawsuit over Trump’s revised travel ban
Hawaii has become the first state to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's revised travel ban, saying the order will harm its Muslim population, tourism and foreign students.
East Chicago officials say $56M is needed for lead crisis
East Chicago officials estimate the city needs at least $56 million to deal with its ongoing lead contamination crisis.
ABA report sees role for lawyers in repairing public trust
A report from the American Bar Association is calling upon attorneys to help their communities repair the mistrust that divides law enforcement and residents of the communities they serve.
Indiana bill creates emergency contact database
Law enforcement officers responding to a tragic car accident could quickly notify an emergency contact under an Indiana bill.
Indiana gun measures head toward final approval
Two firearms bills moved closer to final approval in the Indiana Legislature Wednesday.
Twitter troll takes over lawmaker’s handle, demands apology
An Indiana state lawmaker who says he won’t “give in to terrorists” is refusing an apology demand from an unknown person who took over his abandoned Twitter handle.
Lawyer seeking Pence emails wants remand after learning about private account
An Indianapolis attorney who is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to release documents sent to former Gov. Mike Pence is now asking the high court to remand the case in light of recent revelations that Pence used a personal email account for state business while governor.
Corrections health firm to lay off nearly 700 Indiana employees
The health care provider for the Indiana Department of Corrections has lost its contract with the state and plans to lay off nearly 700 employees by the end of the month.
West Lafayette council aims to make immigrants feel welcome
The West Lafayette City Council has passed a resolution that aims to make immigrants feel welcome and safe.
Kokomo, Howard County officials approve bar smoking ban
Officials in a central Indiana county have approved a ban on smoking in all bars and private clubs.
Nonprofit legal groups help East Chicago residents living in environmental nightmare
The legal aid groups are working on finding new housing for people as well as securing assistance.