Court in session: COA takes court to Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Court of Appeals of Indiana heard oral arguments Monday at one of the largest event venues in the state, as the Indiana Pacers welcomed the appellate court to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Judges meet with Indiana students, civic groups to celebrate Constitution Day
An annual celebration by Indiana’s courts of the signing of the U.S. Constitution continues this year, as more than 40 Hoosier judges will meet with thousands of students and civic members to celebrate Constitution Day.
Mistaken legal advice doesn’t rise to level of ‘extraordinary circumstance,’ 7th Circuit rules in affirming district court dismissal of habeas petition
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recognized that a man sentenced to a term of 72 years in prison was given erroneous legal advice to postpone the filing of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus, but affirmed a district court’s ruling to dismiss the petition.
Evidence supports woman’s involuntary commitment at Logansport hospital, COA affirms
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed a trial court’s involuntary commitment order of a woman to the Logansport State Hospital for treatment, finding that there was clear and convincing evidence that the woman is mentally ill.
District court committed no reversible error in sentencing drug trafficker to 25 years in prison, 7th Circuit affirms
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s 25-year prison sentence for a Kokomo man convicted of drug trafficking, rejecting the man’s claims that the court relied on hearsay and erred in applying an obstruction-of-justice enhancement.
Sen. Young reintroduces legislation to add more permanent district court judges
U.S. Sen. Todd Young has reintroduced legislation to address judicial shortages by increasing the number of federal district judges in the most “overworked” regions of the country, his office announced Tuesday.
Consolidation of suits stemming from ’21 FedEx shooting would be ‘premature,’ judge rules
A federal judge has denied a motion to consolidate two lawsuits against the manufacturer and distributors of the high-capacity magazine used in the 2021 FedEx shooting in Indianapolis.
Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case
Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding over his election subversion case to recuse herself due to her past public statements about the former president and his connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Alabama asks US Supreme Court again to intervene in redistricting case
Alabama on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let it keep Republican-drawn congressional lines in place as the state continues to fight a court order to create a second district where Black voters constitute a majority or close to it.
Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish it
Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act, which abolishes cash bail as a condition of pretrial release, will take effect Sept. 18, making Illinois the first state to end cash bail and a testing ground for whether — and how — it works on a large scale.
Indiana gubernatorial candidates share platforms at Hamilton County GOP Dinner
The five leading Republican candidates for Indiana governor shared the same room for the first time on Monday at the Hamilton County GOP Fall Dinner.
Monroe Co. Prosecutor Oliphant to be recognized for racial justice work
Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant will receive an award Friday from the Indiana University Public Policy Institute to recognize her work in promoting equitable justice.
ABA files amicus brief in support of SEC, asks Supreme Court to uphold constitutionality of ALJ removal protections
In a show of support for the decisional independence of administrative law judges, the American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief in a case involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
McAdam begins work as new Tax Court judge
Indiana Tax Court Judge Justin McAdam began work in his new position last week after having a private oath ceremony.
Judicial Conference warns proposed funding would be ‘detrimental’
The Judicial Conference is warning Congress that proposed funding for the judicial branch for fiscal year 2024 would have a “detrimental impact” on the administration of justice and the functioning of federal courts.
From Hawaii to Taiwan, state picks up the tab when legislators hit the road
From 2019 to 2022, Indiana legislators were reimbursed for $335,226 for costs associated with legislative travel, including hotels, flights and conference registration fees.
Lawmakers explore site readiness, regulations and demographics in first land use task force
A state task force focused on land use delved into site readiness, regulation challenges and demographic changes during its first meeting Friday.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
In first tech antitrust trial in decades, DOJ takes on Google
The Justice Department will finally take Google to court Tuesday, in a landmark trial that marks the department’s first antitrust case against a major tech company in more than 20 years.
Indianapolis officer gets 1 year in prison for kicking handcuffed man in face during arrest
An Indianapolis police officer who pleaded guilty to kicking a handcuffed man in the face during a 2021 arrest was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison Friday by a judge who said the attack “shocked the conscience.”