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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.

Judge Rules Against ACLU in Case of South Bend Citizen Journalist Who Challenged Enforcement of 25-Foot Encroachment Law

A judge today ruled against our case arguing that Indiana’s new 25-foot “encroachment” law violates citizen-journalists’ constitutional right to observe and record the police.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, Policing

Recent Events Threaten Free Speech on College Campuses: ACLU Responds

Students at public universities have the right to engage in political advocacy and speech-- no matter the viewpoint and no matter how controversial. HB 1002 puts that right at risk.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Indianapolis Animal Care Services Volunteers Censored After Critiquing the Shelter

Attempts by Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) to restrain its volunteers’ speech violate the First Amendment. The ACLU of Indiana is suing.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of Indiana Lawsuit Claims New 25-Foot Encroachment Law Violates First Amendment Rights

The ACLU of Indiana today filed a lawsuit on behalf of a citizen journalist, claiming Indiana’s new 25-foot “encroachment” law violates his constitutional right to observe and record the police.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, Policing

ACLU Sues Henry County Sheriff for Censoring Constituent on Official Facebook Page

The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Henry County Sheriff for blocking a user and deleting a Facebook comment critical of the Sheriff.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU Sues Town of Kingsford Heights for Blocking Constituents on Official Facebook Group

Kingsford Heights’ practice of silencing citizens on Facebook who are critical of the County’s actions is unconstitutional. We're suing.
Issue Areas: Free Speech