SCOTUS declines to revisit Indiana law requiring burial, cremation of aborted fetal remains
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to revisit an Indiana abortion law that requires the burial or cremation of aborted fetal remains.
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A look at key issues during Indiana’s legislative session
The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session early Friday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session.
Biden commutes sentences of 31 convicted of drug crimes, including 2 Hoosiers
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 31 people, including two Hoosiers, convicted of nonviolent drug crimes who were serving time in home confinement, the White House announced Friday.
SCOTUS once again considering challenge to IN fetal disposition abortion law
Today’s conference of the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to include discussion about whether the justices should once again consider a case challenging a law governing the disposal of aborted fetal remains in Indiana.
Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source
Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Law and legislation in a post-Roe world: A look at abortion, 10 months after Dobbs
It’s been just shy of one year since Dobbs was handed down — 10 months, to be exact — and much has changed in the abortion landscape, both nationally and statewide. Here’s an overview of the current state of abortion across Indiana.
Would-be Republican candidate in 2022 primary failed to preserve suit for review, COA rules
A would-be Republican candidate in the May 2022 primary failed to preserve his lawsuit for appellate review, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled in affirming a lower court’s decision. The Court of Appeals also ruled other claims were moot.
Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims
Fox News agreed Tuesday to pay Dominion Voting Systems nearly $800 million to avert a trial in the voting machine company’s lawsuit alleging the network promoted false information about the 2020 presidential election.
Republicans object to replacing Feinstein on Judiciary panel
Republicans blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, leaving Democrats with few options for moving some of President Joe Biden’s stalled judicial nominees.
Inmate stuck on US death row despite vacated death sentence
When the U.S. prisons director visited the penitentiary in Terre Haute, this past week, she stopped by the federal death row where Bruce Webster is in a solitary, 12-by-7-foot cell, 23 hours a day. Webster’s not supposed to be there.
Supreme Court hears mail carrier’s religious tolerance case
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.
US Supreme Court’s abortion pill order spares safe havens
A U.S. Supreme Court order keeps in place federal rules for use of mifepristone, one of the two drugs usually used in combination in medication abortions.
DOJ to ask Supreme Court to put abortion pill limits on hold
An appeals court ruled that mifepristone can be used but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken and said it could not be dispensed by mail. The Justice Department said it will ask the Supreme Court for an order to put any action on hold.
IU McKinney students talk abortion during panel discussion
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law students hosted a panel discussion Tuesday called “Can We Talk? Women, Life and the Law,” giving students the opportunity to ask questions about abortion-related issues.
AG Rokita asks judge to ‘reconsider’ finding that he ‘clearly violated’ Indiana law in case filed by abortion doc
In a legal battle with an Indianapolis abortion doctor that was voluntarily dismissed last year, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a trial court to revisit a previous ruling that he “clearly violated” Indiana law.
Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony
A spokesman for Mike Pence said Wednesday the former vice president will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
ACLU sues to enjoin bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.
Indiana governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
Indiana’s governor signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors Wednesday, joining at least 12 other states that have enacted laws restricting or banning such care.
Trump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to know
For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has appeared in court as a criminal defendant. Here’s what to know about Trump’s day in court.
4 attorneys assigned to abortion-related litigation resign from Indiana AG’s office; Rokita says departures unrelated to Bernard case
With key hearings scheduled in licensing and civil litigation against Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard this month, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be down four attorneys who worked on the case but have now resigned.