ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. 2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45

VOTING RIGHTS

We are joining our coalition partners, in alliance with ACLU’s People Power, calling for non-partisan redistricting. Elected officials should not be allowed to pick their voters, voters should pick their elected officials. Everyone has a voice, voting is our constitutional right to ensure every voice is heard. Know your voting

rights. Valenti v.

KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate BELL V. HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF Bell v. Henry County Sheriff. The Henry County Jail is old, overcrowded, and understaffed, and as a result it is a place where violence between prisoners is common. Conditions there violate the requirements of the United States Constitution. This case challenges

the

ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. 2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45

VOTING RIGHTS

We are joining our coalition partners, in alliance with ACLU’s People Power, calling for non-partisan redistricting. Elected officials should not be allowed to pick their voters, voters should pick their elected officials. Everyone has a voice, voting is our constitutional right to ensure every voice is heard. Know your voting

rights. Valenti v.

KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate BELL V. HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF Bell v. Henry County Sheriff. The Henry County Jail is old, overcrowded, and understaffed, and as a result it is a place where violence between prisoners is common. Conditions there violate the requirements of the United States Constitution. This case challenges

the

CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. April 9, 2021. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

VOTING RIGHTS

Following the 2016 election, the fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to registration, cutbacks on early voting, and strict voter identification requirements. THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS IN INDIANA The Criminalization of Homelessness in Indiana. August 3, 2020 - 4:15pm. Police across the country are enforcing laws that restrict or prohibit behaviors of people experiencing homelessness, including panhandling, sleeping, sitting or lying down, and living in vehicles within public spaces. These laws criminalize poverty, fuel prejudices

and

REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM & WOMEN'S RIGHTS Here in Indiana, the ACLU currently has four pending cases defending Hoosiers' rights to make their own reproductive decisions. These cases defend the constitutional rights of women, doctors and healthcare providers. Cases. Legislation. HB 1577: Telemedicine and Abortion Related Services. February 16, 2021. More Legislation. STAFF | ACLU OF INDIANA Director of Advocacy and Public Policy . Ann D’Angelo. Litigation

Support Manager

THIRD HOUSE MEETINGS Indiana Third House Meetings provide a forum for community members to discuss pending legislation in the Indiana General Assembly with their elected representatives. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: STUDENTS’ FREE SPEECH RIGHTS IN PUBLIC Yes. You do not lose your right to free speech just by walking into school. You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school — as long as you don’t disrupt the functioning of the school or violate the school’s content-neutral policies. What counts as “disruptive”

will vary by

ACLU OF INDIANA OPPOSES ADDITIONAL VOTER DOCUMENTATION On Monday, the Senate Committee on Elections will hear Senate Bill 353, a bill which would require an individual to show proof of citizenship documentation, including a passport or birth certificate, in order to register to vote. Katie Blair, public policy and advocacy director with the ACLU of Indiana issued this statement: HOPE V. COMMISSIONER OF THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF Hope v. Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction. In 2009 the Indiana Supreme Court held that requiring an individual to register as a sex offender when the person committed his or her offense prior to the law that had imposed the registration obligation violated the Indiana Constitution’s prohibition on ex post facto

punishments.

ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. April 9, 2021. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org REIMAGINE - ACLU-IN.ORG Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 108 150 200+ 30+ 33 22 After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic,

voting hurdles

VOTING RIGHTS

We are joining our coalition partners, in alliance with ACLU’s People Power, calling for non-partisan redistricting. Elected officials should not be allowed to pick their voters, voters should pick their elected officials. Everyone has a voice, voting is our constitutional right to ensure every voice is heard. Know your voting

rights. Valenti v.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45 KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. April 9, 2021. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org REIMAGINE - ACLU-IN.ORG Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 108 150 200+ 30+ 33 22 After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic,

voting hurdles

VOTING RIGHTS

We are joining our coalition partners, in alliance with ACLU’s People Power, calling for non-partisan redistricting. Elected officials should not be allowed to pick their voters, voters should pick their elected officials. Everyone has a voice, voting is our constitutional right to ensure every voice is heard. Know your voting

rights. Valenti v.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45 KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate LIST OF ALL CURRENT LITIGATION This is a challenge to the violent reaction of the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff against persons protesting the murder of George Floyd. Both injunctive relief and damages are sought. The case is being pursued. ATTORNEY (S): Kenneth J. Falk, Gavin M. Rose, Stevie J. Pactor. INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform

VOTING RIGHTS

We are joining our coalition partners, in alliance with ACLU’s People Power, calling for non-partisan redistricting. Elected officials should not be allowed to pick their voters, voters should pick their elected officials. Everyone has a voice, voting is our constitutional right to ensure every voice is heard. Know your voting

rights. Valenti v.

ACLU OF INDIANA OPPOSES ANTI-PROTEST LEGISLATION The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law passed Senate Bill 198 out of committee today. This legislation would enhance criminal penalties for rioting, obstruction of traffic, and curfew violations, and remove power from communities on multiple fronts. Katie Blair, public policy and advocacy director with the ACLU of Indiana issued this statement: BREAKING: PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS All-Options pregnancy resource center joined a coalition of health care providers today challenging several recently enacted abortion restrictions in Indiana, including a measure forcing health care providers to share false and misleading information with their patients about “reversing” a medication abortion, a bogus claim that may lead some patients to end a pregnancy based on the CAREERS | ACLU OF INDIANA Careers. 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, and advocacy efforts. ACLU OF INDIANA OPPOSES ADDITIONAL VOTER DOCUMENTATION On Monday, the Senate Committee on Elections will hear Senate Bill 353, a bill which would require an individual to show proof of citizenship documentation, including a passport or birth certificate, in order to register to vote. Katie Blair, public policy and advocacy director with the ACLU of Indiana issued this statement:

POCKET CONSTITUTION

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 being

ACLU ACTIVIST TOOLKIT ACLU PEOPLE POWER People Power is an online tool for volunteers and supporters to organize in their local communities, state, and across

the nation.

KENNETH J. FALK

Since 1996, Kenneth J. Falk has been the legal director of the ACLU of Indiana. A 1977 graduate of Columbia Law School in New York City, Falk was employed by Legal Services Organization of Indiana (now Indiana Legal Services) from 1977 to 1996. At the time he left Legal Services he was the Litigation Director of the organization. ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. October 8, 2020. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45 INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform STAFF | ACLU OF INDIANA Director of Advocacy and Public Policy . Ann D’Angelo. Litigation

Support Manager

KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. October 8, 2020. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45 INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform STAFF | ACLU OF INDIANA Director of Advocacy and Public Policy . Ann D’Angelo. Litigation

Support Manager

KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. October 8, 2020. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

LEGISLATION & ADVOCACY Our advocacy work is just one of the ways that we advance civil liberties in our state. We spend a significant amount of time engaging in the legislative process, monitoring key civil liberty issues and talking with Indiana legislators to ensure the protection of Hoosiers' rights. We aim to support bills that strengthen our rights guaranteed under the Constitution and defeat LIST OF ALL CURRENT LITIGATION This is a challenge to the violent reaction of the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff against persons protesting the murder of George Floyd. Both injunctive relief and damages are sought. The case is being pursued. ATTORNEY (S): Kenneth J. Falk, Gavin M. Rose, Stevie J. Pactor.

VOTING RIGHTS

Following the 2016 election, the fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to registration, cutbacks on early voting, and strict voter identification requirements. THIRD HOUSE MEETINGS Indiana Third House Meetings provide a forum for community members to discuss pending legislation in the Indiana General Assembly with their elected representatives. THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS IN INDIANA The Criminalization of Homelessness in Indiana. August 3, 2020 - 4:15pm. Police across the country are enforcing laws that restrict or prohibit behaviors of people experiencing homelessness, including panhandling, sleeping, sitting or lying down, and living in vehicles within public spaces. These laws criminalize poverty, fuel prejudices

and

CAREERS | ACLU OF INDIANA 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, and advocacy

efforts.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: STUDENTS’ FREE SPEECH RIGHTS IN PUBLIC Yes. You do not lose your right to free speech just by walking into school. You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school — as long as you don’t disrupt the functioning of the school or violate the school’s content-neutral policies. What counts as “disruptive”

will vary by

ACLU OF INDIANA OPPOSES ANTI-PROTEST LEGISLATION The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law passed Senate Bill 198 out of committee today. This legislation would enhance criminal penalties for rioting, obstruction of traffic, and curfew violations, and remove power from communities on multiple fronts. Katie Blair, public policy and advocacy director with the ACLU of Indiana issued this statement: BELL V. HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF Bell v. Henry County Sheriff. The Henry County Jail is old, overcrowded, and understaffed, and as a result it is a place where violence between prisoners is common. Conditions there violate the requirements of the United States Constitution. This case challenges

the

ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. October 8, 2020. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

GET LEGAL HELP

file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

Jr.-Sr. High

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45 INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform STAFF | ACLU OF INDIANA Director of Advocacy and Public Policy . Ann D’Angelo. Litigation

Support Manager

KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate ACLU OF INDIANAEVENTSTAKE ACTIONALL ISSUESFREE SPEECHHEALTHCARE & DISABILITY RIGHTSIMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS 2021 Legislative Report. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to session ready to strip Hoosiers of their rights. May 10, 2021. CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. October 8, 2020. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

Indiana v.

2021 LEGISLATIVE REPORT 2021 Legislative Report. May 10, 2021 - 3:15pm. After a year of national crises including the COVID pandemic, voting hurdles in one of the most critical elections in our Nation’s history, and highly visible cases of police brutality followed by mass protests, many Indiana legislators came in to the 2021 session ready to strip

Hoosiers of

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file a complaint with the ACLU online, email us at intake@aclu-in.org or. mail intake requests to: ACLU of Indiana. 1031 East Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46202. But first, please make sure your case fulfills the following: Your civil liberties have been violated by a government entity. Your issue concerns a right or freedom protected by CONTACT US | ACLU OF INDIANA To contact the ACLU of Indiana for general inquiries, please use one of the following methods:Mail:ACLU of Indiana1031 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202Fax: 317-635-4105Phone: 317-635-4059General Inquiries, Email: info@aclu-in.orgLegal Inquiries, Email: intake@aclu-in.org STUDENT SUSPENDED FOR CALLING OUT CLASSMATES’ USE OF May 11, 2021. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today filed a lawsuit against the Monroe Central School Corp, after a student was suspended, in violation of her First Amendment rights, for a video she shared on TikTok. The student, identified only as I.B. because she is a minor, frequently observed classmates at Monroe

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT Legislative days in the 2020 session BY THE NUMBERS 45 150 86 20 18 8 3,549 20 The 2020 Legislative Session was a short session, lasting just 45 INDIANA SMART JUSTICE BLUEPRINT: FIGHTING THE MASS The mass incarceration crisis, in Indiana and across the country, has taken a huge toll on families and communities, and has wasted trillions of taxpayer dollars. The current system has failed, disproportionately effecting communities of color. But reformers cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ending mass incarceration. Legislative, policing and prosecutorial reform STAFF | ACLU OF INDIANA Director of Advocacy and Public Policy . Ann D’Angelo. Litigation

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KIT MALONE | ACLU OF INDIANA Kit Malone is an advocate and educator, and oversees the ACLU of Indiana’s LGBTQ Rights Project. This includes TEAP (Transgender Education and Advocacy Program), a public outreach effort to identify transgender advocates and arm them with the tools to educate CASES | ACLU OF INDIANA For additional details on individual cases, see individual articles below. October 8, 2020. McDowell v. Judge, Putnam Superior Court. The Judge of the Putnam Superior Court issued an order suspending the processing of any and all filings submitted by prisoners confined at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. February 12, 2020. ACLU of

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LEGISLATION & ADVOCACY Our advocacy work is just one of the ways that we advance civil liberties in our state. We spend a significant amount of time engaging in the legislative process, monitoring key civil liberty issues and talking with Indiana legislators to ensure the protection of Hoosiers' rights. We aim to support bills that strengthen our rights guaranteed under the Constitution and defeat LIST OF ALL CURRENT LITIGATION This is a challenge to the violent reaction of the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff against persons protesting the murder of George Floyd. Both injunctive relief and damages are sought. The case is being pursued. ATTORNEY (S): Kenneth J. Falk, Gavin M. Rose, Stevie J. Pactor.

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Following the 2016 election, the fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to registration, cutbacks on early voting, and strict voter identification requirements. THIRD HOUSE MEETINGS Indiana Third House Meetings provide a forum for community members to discuss pending legislation in the Indiana General Assembly with their elected representatives. THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS IN INDIANA The Criminalization of Homelessness in Indiana. August 3, 2020 - 4:15pm. Police across the country are enforcing laws that restrict or prohibit behaviors of people experiencing homelessness, including panhandling, sleeping, sitting or lying down, and living in vehicles within public spaces. These laws criminalize poverty, fuel prejudices

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CAREERS | ACLU OF INDIANA 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, and advocacy

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: STUDENTS’ FREE SPEECH RIGHTS IN PUBLIC Yes. You do not lose your right to free speech just by walking into school. You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school — as long as you don’t disrupt the functioning of the school or violate the school’s content-neutral policies. What counts as “disruptive”

will vary by

ACLU OF INDIANA OPPOSES ANTI-PROTEST LEGISLATION The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law passed Senate Bill 198 out of committee today. This legislation would enhance criminal penalties for rioting, obstruction of traffic, and curfew violations, and remove power from communities on multiple fronts. Katie Blair, public policy and advocacy director with the ACLU of Indiana issued this statement: BELL V. HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF Bell v. Henry County Sheriff. The Henry County Jail is old, overcrowded, and understaffed, and as a result it is a place where violence between prisoners is common. Conditions there violate the requirements of the United States Constitution. This case challenges

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