Press Releases

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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

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

ACLU of Indiana Urges Supreme Court to Reject Attack on Equality for Transgender Students

The ACLU of Indiana urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a petition from an Indiana school district targeting the rights of transgender students under Title IX.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

Abortion Providers and Pregnancy Resource Center Seek Relief from Indiana's Dangerous Abortion Ban

We're suing to broaden the scope of the narrow health or life exception in Indiana's abortion ban.

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

Christopher Daley Named Next Executive Director of ACLU of Indiana

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana announced today that Christopher Daley, J.D., will lead the organization as its next Executive Director, beginning in January.

Lawsuit Claims Indiana Law Discriminates Based on National Origin

HEA 1050 discriminates based on national origin. We filed a lawsuit on behalf of five Haitian immigrants who want to obtain an Indiana driver's license or identification card. 
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Indiana Sues IDOC Over New Law that Bans Trans Medical Care in Correctional Facilities

The Indiana Department of Corrections is denying gender affirming surgery to a transgender woman who is currently incarcerated. The IDOC is acting as a result of a new law passed during the 2023 legislative session HEA 1569 - we're suing!