Our Work

King v. Marion Circuit Court

Private counsel received a judgment in favor of the plaintiff who is deaf and was denied a free interpreter at court-ordered mediation. ACLU of Indiana was asked to assist on the appeal. Oral argument was held in April 2017 in the Seventh Circuit.

May 15, 2017

Meeker v. Kosciusko Community Fair, Inc.

The client, who is a person with disabilities, challenges the lack of accessibility of the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds. A settlement has been filed and approved. The case remains open for monitoring.

May 15, 2017

New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc. v. State of Indiana

After resolving a similar issue with the City of Lawrenceburg, New Horizons Rehabilitation was informed by the State that it had to submit detailed plans for the supported living home and meet state-imposed requirements.

May 15, 2017

Smith v. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

The plaintiff is a serious disabled adult who requires constant care and supervision, and receives services through the Medicaid waiver program to receive it.

May 15, 2017

Targett v. City of Brazil

This case challenges the failure of the City of Brazil to maintain accessible sidewalks in violation of the ADA. After a settlement was approved, ACLU of Indiana filed Contempt since it was alleged the City did not comply.

May 15, 2017

Gutierrez v. City of East Chicago

This March 2016 case is a challenge to the policy of the Housing Authority of East Chicago of conducting warrantless searches and inspections of tenants’ apartments without cause or consent, including some searches that are clearly for criminal investigatory purposes.

May 15, 2017