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Court Halts Indiana University’s "Expressive Activity” Policy Over First Amendment Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the for the Southern District of Indiana granted the ACLU of Indiana's request for a preliminary injunction against Indiana University over its “expressive activity” policy. The Court found that the policy likely violates the First Amendment.  

ACLU of Indiana Sues Indiana University Over Expressive Activity Policy

The ACLU of Indiana today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on behalf of ten plaintiffs challenging Indiana University’s new “Expressive Activity Policy.”

ACLU of Indiana Sues Indiana University on Behalf of Protesters Banned From Campus for One Year

The ACLU of Indiana filed suit against Indiana University, asserting the university violated the First Amendment rights of three plaintiffs facing a one-year ban from campus for their participation in political protests on the IU-Bloomington campus.

Statement from ACLU of Indiana Executive Director Against Arrests and Suspensions of Pro-Palestinian Protesters on IU-Bloomington Campus

The ACLU of Indiana responds to events on the campus of IU-Bloomington, where pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after exercising protected political speech.

Second Student Files Lawsuit Against Jay County School Officials for Invasive Search

The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit on behalf of a student who was required to expose her bra and chest during two invasive searches carried out in front of multiple school officials, including the Dean of Students at Jay County Jr-Sr High School. This is the second student to make such claims.
Issue Areas: Student & Minor Rights

ACLU Lawsuit Against Jay County School Officials for Invasive Search of 7th Grade Student

A 7th grade student was required to expose her bra during an invasive search, in front of multiple school officials at Jay County Jr-Sr High School - We're suing.
Issue Areas: Student & Minor Rights

Indiana Bill Targeting LGBTQ Students Signed by Governor

HB 1608, a bill that would ban conversation about LGBTQ families in schools and outs transgender students, today was signed into law by Governor Holcomb.

Book Banning Bill Heads to Indiana Governor’s Desk

Indiana legislators passed a bill that will have alarming consequences for students’ right to learn. Just because one person does not want their child to read a book does not give them the right to ban that book for everyone’s children.

Pendleton Heights' High Must Provide Equal Rights to GSA Club According to Judge Order

Judge orders PHHS to provide gay-straight alliance group with the same rights provided to other student groups, as litigation continues.