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Supreme Court upholds Indiana University’s vaccine mandate

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The US Supreme Court on Thursday denied an application for an emergency writ of injunction against Indiana University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, upholding the rulings of the two lower courts. The post Supreme Court upholds Indiana University’s vaccine mandate appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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ACLU challenges Indiana bail law under First Amendment, equal protection

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana Wednesday challenged a new Indiana bail law in US district court. The lawsuit references organizations like The Bail Project , a non-profit organization with which the ACLU of Indiana partners to provide cash bail to criminal defendants. HEA 1300 is set to take effect July 1.

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Federal court refuses to block Indiana University COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Monday denied a motion for preliminary injunction against Indiana University’s mandate that all students get the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus in the fall. That leaves the students with multiple choices, not just forced vaccination. James Bopp Jr.,

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Google to pay Indiana $20M to settle location tracking suit

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Friday a settlement agreement with Google LLC over violations of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act (DCSA). The agreement orders Google to pay Indiana $2 million within 60 days, and the proceeds may be used for any purpose allowable under Indiana law.

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Indiana House approves legislation to eliminate handgun licensing

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The Indiana House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would eliminate handgun licensing in the state. Current Indiana law requires individuals to apply for a handgun license. The bill would also provide for reciprocity agreements between other states to allow Indiana residents to carry firearms in other states.

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US federal judge temporarily blocks Indiana ban on gender-affirming care

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The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana temporarily blocked an Indiana law on Friday that banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed S.E.A. “Our work in Indiana and around the country is far from over — including with this law.” The law, S.E.A.

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Supreme Court of Indiana Finds Tyson Timbs's Land Rover Was Unconstitutionally Forfeited, Comparing Him to Captain Ahab

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Indiana, Tyson Timbs was charged in June 2013 with two counts of dealing in a controlled substance and conspiracy to commit theft, all felonies. In Timbs v. He pleaded guilty in 2015 to selling $260 worth of heroin and served.

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