Our Work

Privacy & Technology

The ACLU of Indiana knows that technological innovation has outpaced our privacy protections. We believe that there is a constitutional and fundamental right to privacy, and that it’s more important than ever with technological advances. Click the heading above for more information.

Price v. Department of Child Services

In July 2015, ACLU of Indiana filed this class action case alleging the Indiana Department of Child Services has allowed caseloads to rise far in excess of mandatory state standards. The trial court granted the State’s motion to dismiss and the matter is being appealed.
May 15, 2017 Student & Minor Rights

Gohmann Asphalt and Construction v. Cornetta

In 2008 an employer involved in the construction of the I-69 Project sought a workplace violence restraining order against a group of environmental protesters. ACLU of Indiana represent the protesters in an effort to support their First Amendment rights.
May 15, 2017 Free Speech

Harnishfeger v. United States of America

A former phone-sex operator wrote a short book about her experiences in 2016 in order to make sure persons were apprised of the predatory nature of some men. She subsequently obtained a position as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer placed with the Indiana National Guard (as a civilian).
May 15, 2017 Free Speech