Press Releases

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Federal Court Holds City of Loogootee in Contempt Over Special Events Ordinance

City has 15 days to comply with court order related to Loogootee PrideFest or face $500 daily fine
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights, Free Speech

Federal Court Finds Indiana Unlawfully Discriminated Against Recovery Homes

Judge rules state violated federal disability and housing laws by treating recovery homes as commercial structures

Indiana Court Grants Permanent Injunction in ACLU of Indiana Religious Freedom Challenge to Abortion Ban

The ruling bars enforcement of Indiana’s abortion ban against plaintiffs and class members whose religious beliefs conflict with the law

ACLU of Indiana Sues Ball State University Over 50-Foot Protest Ban and Student Speech Discipline

Two related lawsuits seek to block enforcement of Ball State’s 50-foot protest policy and challenge its use to punish students for protected expression
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Indiana Sues Wayne County for Blocking Resident from Commissioners’ Official Facebook Page

With a request to be unblocked ignored, the lawsuit asks the court to restore access to an official channel for county information
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Indiana Files Two Actions Against City of Loogootee for Once Again Attempting to Block PrideFest

 New filings include a lawsuit and a contempt motion for failing to comply with a court order

ACLU of Indiana Files Suit Against Ball State University President for Violating Former Employee’s First Amendment Rights

ACLU of Indiana Files Suit Against Ball State University President for Violating Former Employee’s First Amendment Rights

ACLU of Indiana Sues Indiana State University for Terminating Work-Study and Other Funding for Student Employees at the Pride Center of Terre Haute

The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit against Indiana State University alleging that a recent ISU decision to terminate work-study and other funding for students employed at the Pride Center of Terre Haute, Inc. violates the First Amendment.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights

Loogootee PrideFest Will Once Again Be Held in Public Square

The U.S. District Court for the Southern Division of Indiana granted a permanent injunction against the ordinance and ordered that the city allow PrideFest to take place at the Public Square on September 6, 2025.  
Issue Areas: Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights