Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump administration does not reimburse them.
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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.
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Natural progression: New IN solicitor general transitions into new role after serving as 2nd in command
In November, James Barta became the state’s second solicitor general, a role in which he will oversee litigation involving constitutional challenges and other issues of interest to state government.
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Waiting game: As immigration backlog grows, attorneys say some clients wait years for resolution
That federal courts, including the one in Chicago that handles all Indiana immigration cases, have a case backlog is something that immigration attorneys have gotten used to over the years. But that backlog has now reached record levels.
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‘It’s so disheartening’: Attorneys reflect on Israel-Hamas war
Hannah Joseph has to make efforts to peel herself away from consuming the constant influx of articles, videos and social media posts about the conflict that has broken out between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump says he’s owed a ‘lot of money’ over federal probes. Here’s how the government could pay him
The Republican president’s comments in the Oval Office on Tuesday have put a spotlight on a law through which people can seek damages if they believe they were wronged by the federal government.
Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are ‘prejudicial’ and should be removed
The posts, which came from the Department of Homeland Security’s X account as well as the account for one of its spokespeople, referred to the May 9 visit by McIver and other members of Congress as “a reckless stunt by sanctuary politicians.”
House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The move is part of an escalating effort among Republicans to pursue the perceived enemies of President Donald Trump.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump’s use of war powers against cartels
Senate Republicans voted down legislation Wednesday that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.
Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
Several faculty and university senates have approved resolutions asking their leaders to sign a NATO-like agreement to pool resources in case President Donald Trump’s administration targets one of its members.
Indiana libraries, museums reeling from federal, state funding cuts
A loss of federal funding for museums and libraries—such as a $3.5 million annual grant typically awarded to the Indiana State Library—is having a ripple effect for institutions across the state.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump slapped last month on almost all U.S. trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
The administration swiftly filed notice of appeal—and the Supreme Court will almost certainly be called upon to lend a final answer.
Rokita weighs in on federal education moves, Indiana immigration bill
The Indiana attorney general said that the important funding streams that help Indiana’s low-income and special needs students will still exist and be handled by other agencies.
Senate advances property tax relief over bipartisan opposition
Gov. Mike Braun says the amended proposal has a long way to go before it gets his signature.
Trump’s first orders could include border, oil drilling, DEI policies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign “dozens and dozens” of orders that will launch some 200 executive actions after being sworn in Monday.
TikTok restores service based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
Judge blocks ‘right of first refusal’ law on electric transmission projects as MISO readies to OK bids
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt ruled that an act signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2023 that gives local utilities the right of first refusal on electric transmission projects discriminates against interstate commerce.
Indiana’s HIV criminalization laws are ‘outdated,’ report says
Indiana laws criminalizing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission are “outdated” and largely unnecessary, asserts a report from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.
Attorney general, adult websites clash in age verification lawsuit
Eleven adult content companies and a trade organization say the state of Indiana’s discovery requests in an age verification lawsuit are “invasive” and “harassing”—prompting Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office to dismiss the allegations of overreach as “outlandish.”
Minority-owned firms face ‘crisis’ as affirmative action programs fall
Minority- and women-owned businesses are bracing for the end of affirmative action in federal contracting—and the potential loss of contracts worth at least $70 billion a year.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly to serve as state’s DNC delegation chair
Former Indiana U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly will serve as the state’s delegation chair at this year’s Democratic National Convention.
Most candidates not returning thousands in political donations by disgraced sheriff Jamey Noel
Multiple Republican campaigns and committees that received political donations from disgraced former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel said they have no plans to return or donate those dollars elsewhere — while numerous others are keeping mum, distancing themselves from Noel altogether.
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect.