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ACLU of Indiana Sues Indiana State University for Terminating Work-Study and Other Funding for Student Employees at the Pride Center of Terre Haute

The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit against Indiana State University alleging that a recent ISU decision to terminate work-study and other funding for students employed at the Pride Center of Terre Haute, Inc. violates the First Amendment.
Issue Areas: Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights

Loogootee PrideFest Will Once Again Be Held in Public Square

The U.S. District Court for the Southern Division of Indiana granted a permanent injunction against the ordinance and ordered that the city allow PrideFest to take place at the Public Square on September 6, 2025.  
Issue Areas: Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights

ACLU of Indiana Appeals Dismissal in Professors’ Free Speech Case

The ACLU of Indiana filed an appeal to the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit against SEA 202, Indiana’s so-called “intellectual diversity” law.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

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