Press Releases

For media inquiries, please email media@aclu-in.org.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Speech-limiting ‘Aid-or-Assist’ Provision in 2017 Indiana Abortion Law

A District Court has ruled that a 2017 Indiana law that prohibited health care providers from providing certain information about abortion to young people violates the First Amendment.

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.

Court of Appeals Upholds Injunction for Those Whose Religious Beliefs Are Burdened by Indiana’s Abortion Ban

Today the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a preliminary injunction against Indiana’s 2022 ban on most abortions, for plaintiffs whose sincerely held religious beliefs would direct them to terminate a pregnancy in circumstances prohibited by the near-total ban.

Seventh Circuit Allows Indiana’s Ban on Care for Transgender Youth to Take Effect

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a stay that will lift a lower court’s injunction blocking Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

Statement Against SB 50, Chaplains in Public Schools Bill

The Indiana Senate today passed SB 50, a bill that would allow Indiana public school districts to establish onsite volunteer or paid school Chaplains.
Issue Areas: Religious Liberty

Statement on SB 128 Which Aims to Censor Classroom Discussions

The ACLU of Indiana testified today in front of the Senate Education & Career Development Committee in opposition to SB 128
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

ACLU of Indiana Sues Officials at Henry County Jail for Misconduct and Harassment

The circumstances in which Ms. Smith suffered in the Henry County Jail were grossly inappropriate, particularly given the mental health crisis which led to her confinement.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

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

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Title IX Victory for Transgender Rights

SCOTUS has declined to review a federal court ruling in favor of a transgender student and his family challenging a discriminatory restroom policy at an Indiana public school district. 
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights