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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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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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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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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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Indiana teacher sues over state law banning instruction on ‘human sexuality’ in grades K-3

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Katie Jenner in her official capacity as the Indiana Secretary of Education on Friday over a newly passed state law that bans “instruction” on “human sexuality” to students in kindergarten to third grade. The case is in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division.

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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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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.