Between September 15 and October 15, we celebrate the culture and independence days of various Latin American countries. Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in all kinds of ways, some of which can lead to tokenism and lack of awareness of issues facing the Latinx community.
The confluence of the opioid epidemic and the relocation of low-level offenders to Indiana county jails, among other factors, have left jails dramatically overcrowded, understaffed, and lacking adequate resources to appropriately house and care for the individuals incarcerated there.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Monroe County Sheriff, for hiding Facebook comments critical of the Sheriff’s Department’s assistance in enforcing federal immigration law.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a preliminary injunction against a restrictive abortion law, SEA 404, that would have imposed undue burdens on minors' personal medical decisions.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of Mr. Joseph Hero, who was denied the opportunity to run for election for the St. John Town Council as a member of the Republican Party, and was removed from the Republican primary ballot.