ACLU sues State Board of Law Examiners
The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the members of the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners, alleging the state's bar examination application violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Justices deny sex offender park ban case
The Indiana Supreme Court has declined after nine months to accept a case asking whether registered sex offenders can be banned from parks and recreational areas.
Speech to focus on Indiana church-state issues
Ken Falk, legal director of the ACLU of Indiana, is the guest speaker for the Indiana Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State's spring event.
ACLU panel to discuss sex ed in school
The ACLU of Indiana's First Wednesday lunchtime discussions for the fall season kicks off tomorrow with the topic of "Sex Ed: What Should Schools be Teaching?"
ACLU wins day-old political-sign suit
Within a day of filing a federal lawsuit regarding Plainfield's ordinance restricting political campaign signs, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana can claim another win on an issue that's becoming more prominent statewide.
ACLU sponsors charter school discussion
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana's First Wednesdays are back in session starting Feb. 6 with a discussion about charter schools and school vouchers to occur at the same place and time as past First Wednesdays, noon to 12:50 p.m., at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St.
Going green topic of First Wednesday
The ACLU of Indiana's First Wednesday topic for Oct. 1 is "Going Green: Is Indianapolis doing enough?" Panelists for the event are Terry Black, owner of Greenway Supply; Linda Broadfoot, vice president of development and public relations for Keep Indianapolis Beautiful; and Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council. Matthew Tully, political columnist at the Indianapolis Star, will serve as the moderator.
Plainfield political sign ordinance challenged
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Plainfield ordinance restricting political lawn signs.
COA upholds Plainfield parks ban
The Indiana Constitution doesn't ensure a person's right to enter a public park, and that means a local law restricting sex offenders from visiting those areas isn't unconstitutional, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
Judges disagree on attorney fee provision
A legal battle that was once about Indiana's requirements to obtain a driver's license or state identification turned into a tug-of-war appeal about attorney fees.
Russian lawyers in Indy to learn legal system
Five Russian lawyers currently are visiting Indianapolis to learn about United States' legal issues and legal system.
ACLU files federal suit against corrections center
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit this week against the Marion County Community Corrections Center in Indianapolis, alleging the facility's conditions violate the Constitution and threaten health and safety of inmates.
ACLU: Full court should rehear prayer case
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana wants the full 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider a case involving legislative prayer.
ACLU wants SCOTUS to hear Indiana voter ID case
The Supreme Court of the United States is now being asked to weigh in on Indiana's two-year-old voter identification law.