Rokita encourages Trump to send the National Guard to Indy to fight crime
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita encouraged the move in a social media post that said “it would be welcomed to get this violence under control.”
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Disciplinary case against AG Todd Rokita is taking some ‘uncommon’ turns
Particularly rare is the Indiana Supreme Court’s suggestion that Rokita and the attorney disciplinary commission head to mediation and try to settle the prickly case with the help of a neutral third party.
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Birth certificate changes for seven transgender Hoosiers are in limbo
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Indiana Department of Health are fighting against court orders granting the changes.
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Some Rokita targets continue fighting civil subpoenas on immigration
The Haitian Center of Evansville and Berry Global are challenging the attorney general’s civil subpoenas in court, and it’s unclear whether other entities are complying.
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Rokita’s unusual tactic confounds targets of immigration inquiry
As Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks answers about what he calls potential labor trafficking networks, two groups have pushed back against his unusual tactics.
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Rokita files lawsuit against IPS for ‘frustrating’ immigration officials
IPS said it will continue to uphold the law while keeping its commitment to ensure “safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments for all students.”
Rokita appeals decision in his case against the St. Joseph County sheriff
The attorney general’s office argues that numerous undocumented immigrants have been released into St. Joseph County, jeopardizing public safety, because of the sheriff’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
John Krull: Todd Rokita, the Indiana Supreme Court and bad choices
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Indiana Supreme Court made a set of linked choices regarding a second disciplinary complaint against Rokita—choices that will have consequences for the people of Indiana.
Rokita’s lawsuit against St. Joseph County’s sheriff dismissed for lack of evidence
Judge Jenny Manier wrote in the court’s order that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has not provided “any real factual basis” to support his argument that St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman and the St. Joseph County Police Department were not cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Judge issues blow to Rokita’s labor trafficking inquiry
A Vanderburgh County judge has denied Attorney General Todd Rokita’s petition to enforce civil investigative demands against The Haitian Center of Evansville and Berry Global.
Indiana executes Roy Lee Ward for 2001 murder of teenager Stacy Payne
Death row inmate Roy Lee Ward was executed by lethal injection early Friday morning at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.
AG Rokita’s disciplinary case dismissed as ‘moot’ after conditional agreement reached
The Indiana Supreme Court announced on Thursday that it has approved a new conditional agreement between Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the court’s disciplinary commission, dismissing the second disciplinary complaint against Rokita as “moot.”
Rokita to deny state contracts to law firms that use DEI practices
Starting Oct. 24, the new policy will allow Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to block a state agency’s request for outside counsel if the law firm engages in “unconstitutional” diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Rokita advises it would be ‘wise’ to remove teachers who express support for political violence
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sent a six-page memo to all Indiana school superintendents and university administrators Monday night saying that schools are “wrong” for not disciplining or firing teachers who make comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.
Former Ball State employee files federal lawsuit over termination for Charlie Kirk comments
A former Ball State University employee who was fired last week for comments made on a private Facebook post regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has filed a federal lawsuit against university President Geoffrey Mearns.
Rokita, disciplinary commission request delay, cite ‘productive dialogue’
Earlier this month, at the strong encouragement of a hearing panel, the parties agreed on a mediator to try to help them settle the disciplinary case against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and avoid a public hearing.
Greg Weaver: Why won’t Rokita and Morales let Hoosiers see their voter list?
The effort by the Republican duo to check for non-citizens has taken more political turns than a sizzling hot dog on a grill. But without transparency and sincerity on both ends of the political spectrum, it’s the public that gets burned.
Rokita backs INDOT request to waive federal race/gender hiring considerations for contractors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced his support Tuesday of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s request for a waiver from the requirements of the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
Braun administration seeks legal opinion on business diversity programs
Gov. Mike Braun’s administration sought an advisory opinion Aug. 26 from the Attorney General’s Office on the legality of the Governor’s Commission on Supplier Diversity and the continued implementation of the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Program.
AG Todd Rokita issues civil subpoena to Exodus Refugee in latest immigration-related inquiry
Rokita has expanded his inquiry into the potential labor trafficking of undocumented immigrants by demanding information from Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc. about “possible interference with federal immigration activities” in Monroe County.
Mediator picked to help settle disciplinary case against AG Todd Rokita
A three-person panel appointed to hear the case strongly encouraged Rokita and the attorney disciplinary commission to reach an agreement through mediation—an uncommon approach in attorney disciplinary matters.
State contractors who violate anti-DEI policies could face civil penalties
The Indiana attorney general, in coordination with Gov. Mike Braun’s administration, is reviewing all state contracts to ensure that they do not violate the state’s anti-DEI laws.
Closer scrutiny: Indiana attorney general digs deeper on universities’ DEI policies
The diversity practices at three private colleges are under the microscope of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita as he looks for any violations of new policies and laws against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Rokita, commission given choice of 3 mediators to help settle AG’s disciplinary case
The panel appointed to hear the disciplinary case against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has set a public hearing for December, but it is strongly encouraging Rokita and the disciplinary commission to reach an agreement through mediation.