Stymied by the Supreme Court, Biden wants voters to have the final say on his agenda
After major blows to his agenda by the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden is intent on making sure voters will have the final say.
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AG Rokita criticizes Target for Pride merchandise, alleges breach of duty to shareholders
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita criticized Target’s Pride campaign in a letter released Thursday, claiming the corporation is infringing on states’ ability to “safeguard citizens.”
Medical marijuana struggles to gain foothold in Indiana: Another legislative session passes without legalization, establishment of state program
To Indiana medical marijuana supporters, it seems like popular opinion is on their side. Whatever public support exists, however, it didn’t result in the passage of any new bills in 2023.
SCOTUS rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans.
Local, state leaders react to IN Supreme Court vacating injunction against near-total abortion ban
The Indiana Supreme Court has vacated the preliminary injunction against the state’s controversial near-total abortion ban, reinstating the law. Lawmakers on both sides of the issue are reacting strongly.
Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday used the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations.
Supreme Court rejects novel legislative theory but leaves door open for 2024 election challenges
The U.S. Supreme Court shot down a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country but left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase its role in deciding voting disputes in 2024.
Supreme Court dismisses case in which Democratic lawmakers sued over Trump hotel lease
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a case it had planned to hear about limits on lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government in a dispute that involved the former Trump International Hotel in Washington.
SCOTUS unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the likelihood that the Republican-dominated state will have to redraw boundary lines to create a second mostly Black congressional district.
The Supreme Court’s biggest decisions are coming. Here’s what they could say
The U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to decide some of its biggest cases of the term. The high court has 10 opinions left to release over the next week before the justices begin their summer break.
Justice Department proposes December trial date for Trump in classified documents case
The Justice Department asked a judge on Friday night to postpone until December the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for retaining classified documents.
Hogsett’s new gun proposal reignites criticism of fellow Democrat Mears
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is making fighting crime a key part of his campaign for a third term, but a portion of his recently announced crime-fighting plan has led to renewed criticism of Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
Supreme Court rejects Republican-led challenge to Biden policy on deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican-led challenge to a long-blocked Biden administration policy that prioritizes the deportation of immigrants who are deemed to pose the greatest risk to public safety or were picked up at the border.
Ochoa, Big Ten law deans pledge support for diversity ahead of SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
As the Supreme Court prepares to hand down a decision that could fundamentally alter affirmative action, a group of law deans — including Dean Christiana Ochoa at IU Maurer School of Law — has issued a statement affirming the deans’ commitment to diversity.
Rokita’s office files new appeal in RFRA-based lawsuit against Indiana abortion ban
The state Attorney General’s Office has filed to appeal a judge’s decision to grant class action certification to a lawsuit that seeks to strike down Indiana’s near-total abortion ban on the basis of the state’s controversial religious freedom law.
With Trump under indictment, House GOP calls on Trump-era special counsel who studied Russia probe
As Donald Trump faces a 37-count federal indictment and the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted, House Republicans are using a special counsel’s report to renew their argument that federal law enforcement is tainted by political bias.
DA, ethics panel back judge in Trump hush-money case, finding no evidence of bias
Manhattan prosecutors say neither the former president nor his lawyers have shown any evidence to support their claims that the judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal case has an anti-Trump bias.
Hunter Biden will plead guilty in deal that likely averts time behind bars in tax, gun case
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter will plead guilty to federal tax offenses but avoid prosecution on a separate gun charge in a deal with the Justice Department that likely spares him time behind bars.
Lawyer Eastman faces disciplinary hearing over efforts to keep Trump in power after 2020 loss
An effort to disbar conservative attorney John Eastman, who devised ways to keep President Donald Trump in the White House after his defeat in the 2020 election, will begin Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Holcomb confirms he won’t run for Senate in 2024; holds off on gubernatorial endorsement
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said explicitly he will not make a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024, quashing rumors that he would seek federal office after his gubernatorial term ends next year.