Don’t Ban Equality. It’s time for companies to stand up for reproductive health care. Equality in the workplace is one of the most important business issues of our time. When everyone is empowered to succeed, our companies, our communities and our economy are better for it. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including ...CONTACT: 212-549-2666, [email protected]. INDIANAPOLIS – A man who belongs to a spiritual religious group filed suit today against the state prison in Pendleton, Ind., for denying him the ability to worship and study with others of his religion. The lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana states that the Pendleton ...To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods: Mail: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. …Plus: The ACLU still has lawsuits pending over legislation passed in 2022 that restricts the rights of transgender girls to play girls sports in K-12 schools and bans nearly all abortions. What's happening: Katie Blair, ACLU of Indiana director of advocacy and public policy, said the high number of legal challenges this year isn't stemming from …Lake Research Partners: findings from a statewide phone survey of Indiana voters in 2020, commissioned by the ACLU of Indiana. These results reflected similar polling done in Indiana and at a national level. Ball State University Hoosier Survey—only 17% of Hoosiers think abortion should be banned. Guttmacher Institute: Abortion is a safe and common …Organization founded in 1920 has defended civil liberties and free speech rights, even for those deemed indefensible. Over its history, the ACLU has represented anarchists, rebels, dissidents, artists, writers, the wrongly accused, and even belligerently vocal Nazis. The group's governing philosophy is to defend civil liberties, regardless of ...Ariella Sult, [email protected]. March 16, 2023. The ACLU of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against Officer M. Taylor of the Evansville Police Department, who detained an individual without cause and conducted an invasive vehicle search and pat-down search, in violation of the Fourth Amendment. Kendra Owen was driving for Uber late on the ...Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios. At least five laws passed during the 2023 legislative session are being challenged in court. Driving the news: The ACLU of Indiana …HB 1608, a bill that censors conversation about LGBTQ kids in schools and outs transgender students, today passed the Indiana House Education Committee. The bill will now move to the floor of the House. ACLU of Indiana Advocacy and Public Policy Director, Katie Blair provided testimony at today’s hearing and after the vote issued this …Do meaningful work, create lasting change. We work to defend and expand civil rights and liberties – for everyone. Whether we’re arguing in the courts, leading campaigns, advocating in communities, growing our supporter and follower base, building new tech platforms and managing people and budgets, our employees engage in meaningful work that advances …The ACLU of Indiana just released a report that outlines how Indiana can cut the number of people behind bars in half. The Smart Justice Blueprint quantifies the positive impact of revising extreme laws and policies, such as the reduction of extraordinarily long sentences for low-level drug offenses, and expanding evidence-based opportunities ...Samantha Bresnahan is the Senior Advocacy Specialist for the ACLU of Indiana. Samantha is passionate about educating Hoosiers on how to participate in the legislative process and why their voices matter.As the Senior Advocacy Specialist, she works closely with members of the advocacy team to develop and implement the ACLU of Indiana's legislative and …The ACLU accepts donations online, by telephone 888-567-ACLU, or by sending a check to ACLU Membership Department, 125 Broad Street, 18th floor, New York, NY 10004. You can also make a gift in honor or memory of someone special, give an ACLU membership to a friend or loved one, join the ACLU Impact Society, make a tax-deductible gift, and more ...The ACLU of Indiana, representing Mr. Ostrowski, claims that refusal to provide Mr. Ostrowski with any cost-of-living increase violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Put simply, Indiana's new law is a violation of a critical constitutional right and will thwart attempts to build police accountability. The ACLU of Indiana has fought—and will keep fighting—for police accountability and to ensure that the right to film and photograph the police is respected by law enforcement officers.ACLU of Indiana Executive Director Jane Henegar said, “A civilized society treats everyone with humanity. That is the aspiration contained in the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment and …The ACLU of Indiana strongly opposes HB 1291 and the harms it will cause for transgender Hoosiers and their families. There is understandable concern about the section of the bill that relates to marriage, Section 46. The only change this section of the bill proposes to make to Indiana marriage law is to change “gender” to “biological sex.”A Land Acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. Find out whose land you're on: Native-Land.ca. We acknowledge that the ACLU of Indiana exists on the …April 5, 2023. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana today filed a lawsuit on behalf of four transgender youth and their families, as well as a doctor and health care clinic, challenging an Indiana law that prohibits health care professionals from providing or even referring transgender young people ...Track key bills in the Indiana Statehouse and get the tools you need to protect civil liberties in the Hoosier state.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Civil Liberties Union announced today that ICLU Legal Director Ken Falk has been selected as this year’s winner of the Indiana State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section’s public service award, named after the section’s late chair David Hamacher.The ACLU of Indiana supported an amendment to HB 1002 which significantly improved the bill by eliminating the addition of a definition of antisemitism in Indiana code that included multiple examples of protected political speech and targeted critics of the state of Israel. The examples would likely have been most commonly used to silence ...CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; [email protected]. Indianapolis –Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a U.S. District court ruling that had allowed the Indiana Department of Correction to operate a public sex offender database that failed to provide minimal procedures for those listed on the registry to challenge its accuracy.Oct 23, 2012 · The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, the ACLU and Planned Parenthood of Indiana have filed a lawsuit challenging three provisions of Indiana’s new, punitive abortion law (HB 1210) recently signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels. The law seeks to penalize health care providers that perform abortions, though they do so without federal dollars. Track key bills in the Indiana Statehouse and get the tools you need to protect civil liberties in the Hoosier state.The lawsuit was filed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Lawyering Project, the ACLU of Indiana, and WilmerHale on behalf of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Women’s Med Group Professional Corp, All-Options, Inc, and Dr. Amy Caldwell.The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana, on behalf of Exodus Refugee Immigration, filed suit against Governor Mike Pence and the secretary of the Indiana …Organization founded in 1920 has defended civil liberties and free speech rights, even for those deemed indefensible. Over its history, the ACLU has represented anarchists, rebels, dissidents, artists, writers, the wrongly accused, and even belligerently vocal Nazis. The group's governing philosophy is to defend civil liberties, regardless of ...Oct 31, 2023 · 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. The announcement comes after the ACLU of Indiana conducted a nationwide search following the retirement announcement of current Executive Director, Jane Henegar. The ACLU of Indiana is dedicated to defending individual rights and preserving liberties that are guaranteed in the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions and civil rights laws. Through advocacy ... American Civil Liberties Union of Greater LafayettePO Box 2706, West Lafayette, IndianaContact: www.facebook.com/GreaterLafayetteACLU Glaclu.org ACLU of Indiana Legal Director Ken Falk (From the ACLU of Indiana website) “The DOC cannot deny necessary treatment to incarcerated people simply on the basis that they are transgender. To do so is a form of discrimination,” said ACLU of Indiana Legal Director Ken Falk in a statement. “Gender-affirming care is life-saving care.Let's Talk About Abortion, Indiana. We know that most Hoosiers want abortion to be safe and legal in our state. It may not feel like that's the majority opinion with all the misinformation out there, but it's true. Abortion is a personal medical decision, and we need you to speak up. Visit LetsTalkAbortionIndiana.org to learn: How to talk about ...ACLU of Indiana Executive Director Jane Henegar said, “A civilized society treats everyone with humanity. That is the aspiration contained in the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment and …Reproductive Freedom & Women's Rights. The decision to have a child or not belongs to each individual woman, her family, her doctor and no one else. Politicians often interfere with that decision. Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed today, and it’s incredibly safe. But laws that make it difficult if not impossible ...The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana announced today that Jane Henegar will retire from her position as executive director effective January 1, 2024, or as soon as a successor is found. Henegar, a former Deputy Mayor for the City of Indianapolis, was hired in 2012 and has significantly grown the impact of the organization. The ACLU defends basic freedoms. Every day. For every American. Support the ACLU and take a stand against any threat to our constitutional liberties by making a tax-deductible gift to the ACLU of Indiana Foundation today. The ACLU is comprised of two organizations, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Feb 27, 2024 · Media Contact. [email protected]. February 27, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 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. The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately. In June 2023, a federal ... The Constitution & Civil Rights: Know Your Rights. Know Your Rights. See more. Do you know your rights? These easy-to-use resources were created by the ACLU so you can have your rights at your fingertips.See All Know Your RightsKnow Your Rights - Printable Cards.The ACLU has taken action on multiple fronts to protect religious freedom, one of America’s most fundamental liberties. ... We sued the governor of Indiana to stop attempts to suspend resettlement of Syrian refugees, claiming the governor’s actions violate the U. S. Constitution and federal law. We are representing the International Rescue ...Jun 16, 2023 · “Today’s victory is a testament to the trans youth of Indiana, their families, and their allies, who never gave up the fight to protect access to gender- affirming care and who will continue to defend the right of all trans people to be their authentic selves, free from discrimination,” said Ken Falk, ACLU of Indiana legal director. “We ... INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Today, the Indiana Supreme Court allowed S.E.A. 1, the state’s total abortion ban, to take effect. Abortion will be banned in Indiana, with limited exceptions, as soon as August 1. A block remains in effect as a result of another lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Indiana, which claims the law violates the Religious Freedom … The ACLU defends basic freedoms. Every day. For every American. Support the ACLU and take a stand against any threat to our constitutional liberties by making a tax-deductible gift to the ACLU of Indiana Foundation today. The ACLU is comprised of two organizations, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Stevie is a 2014 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and she holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University, Bloomington. Stevie presently serves as a Staff Attorney with the ACLU of Indiana. She began her legal career as a law clerk to the late Judge Michael Kanne of the U.S. Court of Appeals for ...Jan 3, 2013 · INDIANAPOLIS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s inaugural year, in 1953, began with 70 civil libertarians from the Indianapolis area attempting, unsuccessfully, to secure a meeting place at the Indiana War Memorial. Today, the ACLU of Indiana has grown to more than 4,500 members and donors statewide. Heather Weaver, senior staff attorney at the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, called allowing chaplains into public schools “a constitutional time …During the 2023 legislative session, Indiana lawmakers launched an unprecedented attack on LGBTQ Hoosiers. More than 20 bills were introduced were part of a coordinated, hate-driven campaign to push LGBTQ people, particularly trans youth, out of public life. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to defend LGBTQ rights in Indiana.Jul 12, 2006 · Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. INDIANAPOLIS — The Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today announced the appointment of Claudia Peña Porretti as Executive Director, effective July 17 ... Abortion has been effectively banned in Indiana since August 21, 2023. The narrow exceptions included in this extreme ban will undoubtedly put Hoosiers’ lives at risk. A block remains in effect as a result of a separate lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Indiana, which claims the law violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).The ACLU of Indiana is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. "All homeless people have rights and those rights must be protected," said Maurice Young, plaintiff and a longtime homeless advocate in Indianapolis. For more information: Emily Taylor, Director of Communication, 317-635-4095, [email protected]. The case, Maurice Young v.The ACLU’s other lawsuit revolves around claims that the ban violates the state’s constitution, something the Indiana Supreme Court said Wednesday it would consider next year. The high court took over appeals of a judge’s decision in September that blocked the ban a week after it took effect and denied a request from the state to set … Learn more about the ACLU of Indiana's history of protecting Hoosiers' civil rights and liberties. Jun 16, 2020 · The ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice is an unprecedented, multiyear effort to reduce the U.S. jail and prison population by 50% and to combat racial disparities in the criminal justice system. In Indiana, 43,200 Hoosiers are in state prison or jail and 116,700 people are on probation or parole. 34% of Indiana's incarcerated population is Black ... 11:27. The ACLU of Indiana and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's new near-total ban on abortions, which currently will go into effect Sept. 15. The lawsuit, which ...Tarah Reid is the Director of Finance & Operations at the ACLU of Indiana. She is a South Bend, Indiana native and graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Tarah is dedicated to applying her passions for economic solutions to the ACLU’s mission of defending individual rights and preserving civil liberties across the state.September 22, 2022. Today, an Indiana circuit court granted a request from abortion providers and a pregnancy resource center to temporarily block abortion ban Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1), immediately restoring abortion access in the state. The court granted a preliminary injunction (PI) against the ban that went into effect on September 15, leaving ...The lawsuit, first filed in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana, alleges that Senate Bill 480 violates the U.S. Constitution on multiple fronts, including the …The ACLU of Indiana's Transgender Education and Advocacy Program (TEAP) works to increase public awareness and understanding of transgender Hoosiers. Indiana is home to approximately 27,600 transgender people. Currently no statewide law protects them from discrimination. By providing training and programs that educate the public about the lives ...In May 2017, Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana, challenged a law creating unnecessary obstacles to abortion for people under 18 years of age. The lawsuit was filed against the Commissioner of the Indiana State Department of Health.“The Indiana Department of Correction has made extraordinary efforts to address the treatment of severely mentally ill prisoners in its care. The DOC has increased both correctional staffing and mental health staffing and is largely already in compliance with the settlement agreement,” said Ken Falk, ACLU of Indiana legal director.INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Today, the Indiana Supreme Court allowed S.E.A. 1, the state’s total abortion ban, to take effect. Abortion will be banned in Indiana, with limited exceptions, as soon as August 1. A block remains in effect as a result of another lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Indiana, which claims the law violates the Religious Freedom …The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana, on behalf of Exodus Refugee Immigration, filed suit against Governor Mike Pence and the secretary of the Indiana …Jun 16, 2020 · The ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice is an unprecedented, multiyear effort to reduce the U.S. jail and prison population by 50% and to combat racial disparities in the criminal justice system. In Indiana, 43,200 Hoosiers are in state prison or jail and 116,700 people are on probation or parole. 34% of Indiana's incarcerated population is Black ... Institute alternatives that reduce admissions by 50%. If Indiana were to follow these and other reforms in this Smart Justice 50-State Blueprint, 13,263 fewer people would be in prison in Indiana by 2025, saving nearly $541 million that could be invested in schools, services, and other resources that would strengthen communities. The ACLU of Indiana’s request comes after the high court ruled on June 30 that Indiana’s Republican-backed ban doesn’t violate the state constitution. The ACLU of …Q: What did t he ACLU of Indiana ask the Supreme Court to do?. A: We filed a petition with the Indiana Supreme Court asking the Court, in its role as director of Indiana’s judicial system, to order criminal courts to take steps to consider releasing prisoners who can safely and properly be released to try to lessen the risk of COVID-19 for prisoners, staff, and the …At issue in today’s complaint, filed by the ACLU’s National Prison Project and Indiana Civil Liberties Union, are the brutal conditions faced by mentally ill prisoners confined in the Secured Housing Unit (SHU) at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana, a “supermax” facility. The ACLU charges that the prisoners ...If you believe your constitutional rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at [email protected] or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. I believe I was unlawfully arrested and charged for protesting. Should I file a legal request with the …The ACLU has taken action on multiple fronts to protect religious freedom, one of America’s most fundamental liberties. ... We sued the governor of Indiana to stop attempts to suspend resettlement of Syrian refugees, claiming the governor’s actions violate the U. S. Constitution and federal law. We are representing the International Rescue ...Lawsuit Claims Indiana Law Discriminates Based on National Origin. September 1, 2023. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of five Haitian immigrants who want to obtain an Indiana driver's license or identification card. The federal …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.Mentorship. Learn from ACLU employees on a range of topics through trainings and on-the-job learning. Stipend. Receive a stipend for a full-time 10-week internship or a part-time 12-week internship. The stipend may …🗓️ August 30, 2022 ACLU of Indiana and our partners file suit in state court, alleging Indiana’s newly passed abortion ban violates the Indiana Constitution. The ACLU defends basic freedoms. Every day. For every American. Support the ACLU and take a stand against any threat to our constitutional liberties by making a tax-deductible gift to the ACLU of Indiana Foundation today. The ACLU is comprised of two organizations, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. 11:27. The ACLU of Indiana and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's new near-total ban on abortions, which currently will go into effect Sept. 15. The lawsuit, which ...Mission: The ACLU of Indiana is dedicated to defending individual rights and enhancing and preserving liberties that are grounded in the United States and Indiana constitutions and civil rights laws. The Indiana organization is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and is nonprofit, nonpartisan and does not endorse ...12/21/2005. ACLU Amicus Brief in Davis v. Washington and Hammon v. Indiana. These cases raise the question of how to determine whether evidence is "testimonial" for purposes of the Confrontation Clause, and thus inadmissible at trial unless the defendant has an opportunity to cross-examine the witness whose "testimony" is being offered by the ... Volunteer with ACLU of Indiana. Volunteer. Join the ACLU Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. INDIANAPOLIS — The Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today announced the appointment of Claudia Peña Porretti …April 29, 2022. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana today issued a preliminary injunction, requiring a Martinsville middle school to provide equal treatment to a transgender student who was being denied access to the boys’ bathroom. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and Indiana Legal Services filed a ... The ACLU of Indiana may be able to assist you if you think your rights have been violated by a government agency or organization, such as town government, schools, police officers or the state of Indiana. You can file a complaint online, email or mail to the ACLU of Indiana, and they will represent you for free if your case meets the criteria. 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Media Contact. [email protected]. February 27, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 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. The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately. In June 2023, a federal .... Triple fresh
university of south florida footballThe ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do. A Land Acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. Find out whose land you're on: Native-Land.ca. We acknowledge that the ACLU of Indiana exists on the …The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU of Indiana and ACLU National. K.C. v. Medical Licensing Board of Indiana . Four Hoosier families, joined by medical providers, are challenging an Indiana law passed in April 2023 barring access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Indiana is home to over 4,000 transgender adolescents and the …Mar 15, 2024 · On April 5, 2023, the ACLU and the ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit on behalf of four Hoosier families with transgender youth and Dr. Catherine Bast, medical director at Mosaic Health & Healing Arts. The plaintiff families will be denied the gender-affirming care their children are currently receiving, as well as future care, if Senate Bill 480 ... With your help and the help of communities across Indiana, the ACLU of Indiana has been able to rise to meet these challenges and push forward toward a more perfect union. Through this difficult year, we learned anew that Hoosiers’ rights and freedoms – and the shared values on which they are based – are strengthened when …Volunteer with ACLU of Indiana. Volunteer. Join the [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court today ruled in favor of parents represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana in a state constitutional challenge to …The ACLU of Indiana's communications team seeks an intern for the summer of 2024. The ACLU of Indiana has been defending civil liberties since 1953. We are dedicated to defending individual rights and preserving liberties that are grounded in the United States and Indiana Constitutions and civil rights laws through public education, litigation ... Volunteer with ACLU of Indiana. Volunteer. Join the ACLU The ACLU of Indiana is dedicated to defending individual rights and enhancing and preserving liberties that are guaranteed in the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions and civil …INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Civil rights advocates are suing Indiana’s Department of Corrections over the state’s law prohibiting gender-affirming surgery for …The decision comes after the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana (ACLU of Indiana) and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) filed a lawsuit in August 2023 on behalf of five Indiana residents from Haiti who live and work under federal humanitarian protections and who want to get an Indiana driver’s license or identification …Media Contact. [email protected]. February 27, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 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. The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately. In June 2023, a federal ...The ACLU of Indiana is the state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, defending the rights of all people nationwide. Learn about its history, issues, news, and how to join or …ACLU of Indiana 2023 Year-In-Review. 2023 saw both new and ongoing challenges to civil rights and liberties, but the ACLU of Indiana and our supporters showed up every time to fight back. Dec 6, 2023.Apr 5, 2023 · Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana today filed a lawsuit on behalf of four transgender youth and their families, as well as a doctor and health care clinic, challenging an Indiana law that ... The likely result is arbitrary promotion and disciplinary decisions, often informed by the political beliefs of a majority of the board. The ACLU of Indiana strongly supports public universities that uphold the principles of free inquiry and expression. Unfortunately, SB 202 undercuts that goal by limiting free speech on campus.The lawsuit was filed by the ACLU of Indiana and ACLU National. K.C. v. Medical Licensing Board of Indiana . Four Hoosier families, joined by medical providers, are challenging an Indiana law passed in April 2023 barring access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Indiana is home to over 4,000 transgender adolescents and the …September 22, 2022. Today, an Indiana circuit court granted a request from abortion providers and a pregnancy resource center to temporarily block abortion ban Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1), immediately restoring abortion access in the state. The court granted a preliminary injunction (PI) against the ban that went into effect on September 15, leaving ...Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. Indianapolis – The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky filed a lawsuit today against the Indiana State Department of Health, prosecutors of several counties and the …The Individual Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, et al. (September 2022) This is a class action lawsuit claiming that Senate Enrolled Act 1 (S.E.A. 1), a ban on abortion, violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hoosier Jews for Choice, and five women who, like many ...The ACLU’s lawsuit names Indiana’s secretary of education, Katie Jenner, as the defendant and seeks an injunction preventing the “human sexuality” instruction provision from taking effect July 1.Apr 7, 2016 · Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. Indianapolis – The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky filed a lawsuit today against the Indiana State Department of Health, prosecutors of several counties and the state ... On January 9th, 2024, the American Civil Liberties Union filed its opening brief on behalf of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, a key First Amendment case before the Supreme Court this term. The brief argues that a New York state regulator’s attempts to blacklist a nonprofit advocacy group and deny ... The lawsuit was filed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Lawyering Project, the ACLU of Indiana, and WilmerHale on behalf of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Women’s Med Group Professional Corp, All-Options, Inc, and Dr. Amy Caldwell.The new restrictions will leave “virtually no sidewalks in downtown Indianapolis or any downtown area in any Indiana city where people can engage in this activity which courts have recognized is protected by the First Amendment,” Ken Falk, the ACLU of Indiana’s legal director, said in a news release. “This panhandling ban is an …During the 2023 legislative session, Indiana lawmakers launched an unprecedented attack on LGBTQ Hoosiers. More than 20 bills were introduced were part of a coordinated, hate-driven campaign to push LGBTQ people, particularly trans youth, out of public life. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to defend LGBTQ rights in Indiana.If you think your rights have been violated by a government agency or organization in Indiana, you can file a complaint with the ACLU online, by email or by mail. The ACLU may be able to assist you in areas such as …Lawsuit Claims Indiana Law Discriminates Based on National Origin. September 1, 2023. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of five Haitian immigrants who want to obtain an Indiana driver's license or identification card. The federal …The news comes after the ACLU of Indiana conducted a nationwide search following the retirement announcement of current Executive Director, Jane Henegar. “Chris brings passion, commitment and decades of experience in advocacy and law to the ACLU of Indiana. He has been part of creating social change across civil liberties issue areas, …The ACLU of Indiana is a nonprofit organization that works to protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights in the state. Learn about their campaigns, legal cases, blog posts, …With your help and the help of communities across Indiana, the ACLU of Indiana has been able to rise to meet these challenges and push forward toward a more perfect union. Through this difficult year, we learned anew that Hoosiers’ rights and freedoms – and the shared values on which they are based – are strengthened when …Theft. If Indiana were to follow these and other reforms in this Smart Justice 50-State Blueprint, 13,263 fewer people would be in prison in Indiana by 2025, saving nearly $541 …The ACLU’s lawsuit names Indiana’s secretary of education, Katie Jenner, as the defendant and seeks an injunction preventing the “human sexuality” instruction provision from taking effect July 1.Samantha Bresnahan is the Senior Advocacy Specialist for the ACLU of Indiana. Samantha is passionate about educating Hoosiers on how to participate in the legislative process and why their voices matter.As the Senior Advocacy Specialist, she works closely with members of the advocacy team to develop and implement the ACLU of Indiana's legislative and …[email protected]. June 16, 2023. A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking an Indiana law that prohibits health care professionals from providing or even referring transgender young people for medically necessary health care. The law was set to go into effect on July 1. The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties ... Litigation Support Specialist . Samantha Bresnahan. Senior Advocacy Specialist Pocket Constitution. September 27, 2017. Throughout our 96-year history, the Constitution has guided so much of what we do at the ACLU — we strive to help people understand and care about our founding document and show how it’s relevant in our everyday lives. And suddenly, during this year’s election cycle, the Constitution ended up …Media Contact. [email protected]. February 27, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 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. The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately. In June 2023, a federal ...Q: What did t he ACLU of Indiana ask the Supreme Court to do?. A: We filed a petition with the Indiana Supreme Court asking the Court, in its role as director of Indiana’s judicial system, to order criminal courts to take steps to consider releasing prisoners who can safely and properly be released to try to lessen the risk of COVID-19 for prisoners, staff, and the …BRANCHVILLE, INDIANA: In a contentious legal battle, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is taking action against Indiana's recent legislation, which prohibits the use of taxpayer money for gender-affirming medical care for incarcerated transgender individuals. The case revolves around Jonathan C Richardson, who is also known as …September 22, 2022. Today, an Indiana circuit court granted a request from abortion providers and a pregnancy resource center to temporarily block abortion ban Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1), immediately restoring abortion access in the state. The court granted a preliminary injunction (PI) against the ban that went into effect on September 15, leaving ...The Indiana General Assembly has put forward a slate of hate — an onslaught of bills targeting LGBTQ Hoosiers and singling out trans kids. ... the ACLU of Indiana will fight those discriminatory laws at every turn, using every tool at our disposal to defend LGBTQ rights in Indiana. Keep reading. Stay informed.The ACLU of Indiana testified today in front of the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to SB 17, a bill requiring age verification for people to access websites with content deemed "material harmful to minors.” The ACLU of Indiana Executive Director, Chris Daley, issued this statement: “While intended to protect minors online, SB …At the ACLU of Indiana we have represented student’s First Amendment rights in the courts, defending their right free speech and to privacy. We have proactively worked to ensure that Gay Straight Alliances have a home in schools around the state and are able to provide a safe haven for LGBTQ youth and allies. Today, we are standing against ...Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. INDIANAPOLIS — The Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today announced the appointment of Claudia Peña Porretti …The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana announced today that Jane Henegar will retire from her position as executive director effective January 1, 2024, or as soon as a successor is found. Henegar, a former Deputy Mayor for the City of Indianapolis, was hired in 2012 and has significantly grown the impact of the organization.Lawsuit Claims Indiana Law Discriminates Based on National Origin. September 1, 2023. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of five Haitian immigrants who want to obtain an Indiana driver's license or identification card. The federal …The ACLU of Indiana stood in fierce opposition to this dangerous bill. HB 1134 passed the Indiana House, but ultimately failed in the Senate after backlash from countless teachers, students, parents, civil rights advocates and more who made their opposition to this harmful bill loud and clear. Reading and sharing ideas helps students …An Indiana native, Chris joined the ACLU of Indiana as Executive Director in 2024. He has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a law degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Law. Immediately prior to joining the ACLU of Indiana, Chris was the Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy, … The ACLU of Indiana Presents: 2023 CLE Program. No items to show in this view. Registration includes access to course materials in electronic file format. Links will ... Ariella Sult, ACLU of Indiana, [email protected], 317-759-6425. November 13, 2018. INDIANAPOLIS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit Friday against the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles on behalf of a South Bend non-profit organization, Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc. The lawsuit claims that the BMV’s failure to … Indiana Legal Services, Inc., has received a $600,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help support the work of the. February 29, 2024 ... CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; [email protected]. Indianapolis –Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a U.S. District court ruling that had allowed the Indiana Department of Correction to operate a public sex offender database that failed to provide minimal procedures for those listed on the registry to challenge its accuracy.Ann D’Angelo is the Litigation Support Manager at the ACLU of Indiana. Ann holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in English, and after starting her career teaching English literature and composition at Boston University, she transitioned out of academia into the corporate world, where she taught sales executives and site managers, rather than …Media Contact. [email protected]. February 27, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – 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. The law, originally set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will now take effect immediately. In June 2023, a federal ...Let's Talk About Abortion, Indiana. We know that most Hoosiers want abortion to be safe and legal in our state. It may not feel like that's the majority opinion with all the misinformation out there, but it's true. Abortion is a personal medical decision, and we need you to speak up. Visit LetsTalkAbortionIndiana.org to learn: How to talk about ...The ACLU of Indiana is a nonprofit organization that works to protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights in the state. Learn about their campaigns, legal cases, blog posts, …Human Sexuality Instruction. SB 128 would have required any instruction and learning materials used to teach “human sexuality” for grades 4-12, be approved by the school board and would require certain information to be publicly posted on the school’s website. Legislators were using a broad, undefined term, “human sexuality,” to ...ACLU of Indiana Statement: “The panhandling amendment in SB 335 is an unconstitutional attack on free speech that targets those who are most vulnerable. In committee hearings, proponents of the amendment claimed that this was modeled after a Texas panhandling ordinance implied to have been approved by the ACLU. The ACLU … On January 9th, 2024, the American Civil Liberties Union filed its opening brief on behalf of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in National Rifle Association v. Vullo, a key First Amendment case before the Supreme Court this term. The brief argues that a New York state regulator’s attempts to blacklist a nonprofit advocacy group and deny ... The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Indiana and Planned Parenthood Federation of America have challenged amendments to state laws that single out one health care center in Lafayette, Ind. for a host of unnecessary new regulations. The lawsuit, filed in federal court on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky …The Individual Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, et al. (September 2022) This is a class action lawsuit claiming that Senate Enrolled Act 1 (S.E.A. 1), a ban on abortion, violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hoosier Jews for Choice, and five women who, like many ...To vote in Indiana, an individual must be a citizen of the U.S. who will be least 18 years of age at the time of the next general, municipal or special election (November 5, 2024). The voter must have resided in their precinct for 30 days prior to the next general, municipal or special election. There are many misconceptions surrounding who can ...2023 marks 70 years since the ACLU of Indiana's founding! Month after month, year after year, in the streets, statehouse, and courts, we've worked tirelessly to hold the government accountable when they violate Hoosiers' rights. Click through the slides below to look back with us on some of our monumental moments defending the …Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: [email protected]. INDIANAPOLIS — The Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today announced the appointment of Claudia Peña Porretti …“The Indiana Department of Correction has made extraordinary efforts to address the treatment of severely mentally ill prisoners in its care. The DOC has increased both correctional staffing and mental health staffing and is largely already in compliance with the settlement agreement,” said Ken Falk, ACLU of Indiana legal director.Statement of Ellen Wu:“I am an historian of the United States who researches, teaches, and write about race and immigration in American life. Currently I am Associate Professor of History at Indiana University Bloomington, where I also directed the Asian American Studies program from 2015-2020. I am eager to bring this knowledge and experience to the …With your help and the help of communities across Indiana, the ACLU of Indiana has been able to rise to meet these challenges and push forward toward a more perfect union. Through this difficult year, we learned anew that Hoosiers’ rights and freedoms – and the shared values on which they are based – are strengthened when …Careers at the ACLU Affiliates. The ACLU is a federated organization. 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