Fugate v. Martin, et al
At the request of the District Court, ACLU of Indiana accepted appointment in May 2016 to represent the plaintiff in this case who has numerous complaints concerning medical treatment issues.
Hos v. Vigo County Sheriff
As part of a settlement entered into in 2002, the Vigo County Sheriff and Commissioner agreed to a population cap of 268 on the Vigo County Jail and that prisoners should be allowed recreation three times a week.
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission v. Commissioner, Indiana Department of Correction
This case challenges the continued confinement of seriously mentally ill prisoners by the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) in segregated or extremely isolated prison environments.
Richardson v. Monroe County Sheriff
This is a case challenging the conditions at the Monroe County Jail. A motion to dismiss has been filed by the defendants and was denied in 2008. The case has been settled and is open for monitoring.
Simons v. Hinshaw
This is a case challenging the refusal of a chaplain at the Correctional Industrial Facility to permit the plaintiff to marry her inmate-fiancé. After the case was filed in October 2016, the DOC approved the marriage, and our claim for damages is proceeding.
Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Concord Community Schools
Each year, Concord High School stages several performances of a “Christmas Spectacular,” which includes many songs celebrating the holiday season performed by various classes and groups from the school’s performing arts department.