Press Releases

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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 Governor Braun Over Sections of HEA 1001 That Target Indiana University

Lawsuit claims section of budget bill that changes IU’s board of trustees’ selection process is special legislation, which violates the Indiana Constitution.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Trump Administration Backs Down on Revocation of Legal Status of Indiana International Students

Plaintiffs in two federal ACLU of Indiana lawsuits have received notice from their university that their status as international students has been restored.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Judge Denies ACLU of Indiana’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order in Lawsuit to Safeguard International Students’ Rights

A U.S. District Court judge denied the ACLU of Indiana's request for a temporary restraining order to protect seven Indiana international students whose lawful status was terminated without explanation.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Indiana Sues U.S. DHS on Behalf of International Students in Indiana

Today the ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on behalf of seven Indiana international students whose lawful status was abruptly terminated without explanation.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Indiana Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Transgender People Seeking Accurate Birth Certificates

The ACLU of Indiana filed a class action lawsuit challenging Governor Mike Braun’s efforts to deny transgender Hoosiers the ability to update the gender markers on their birth certificates.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

ACLU of Indiana Sues Indiana State University for Blocking Pride Festival

The ACLU of Indiana filed suit against Indiana State University on behalf of The Pride Center of Terre Haute. Asserting that ISU is violating the First Amendment rights of The Pride Center, the suit asks the court to order ISU to allow The Pride Center to hold Pride Fest 2025 on campus.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

ACLU of Indiana Opposes State Backtracking on Fairness

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 289 placing increased burdens on state agencies and educational diversity programs and SB 235 eliminating DEI programs in state agencies and public universities.

ACLU of Indiana Opposes Attacks on Constitutional Rights of Hoosier Minors

We oppose the Senate Judiciary Committee passage of SB 11 regarding minor access to social media and SB 143 regarding parental rights.