Tennessee Pride group insists drag show threats expose need for greater protectionsAn earlier Sixth Circuit ruling clarified that artistic drag shows likely do not run afoul of Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act, which bans certain performances considered harmful to minors. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Religious freedoms tested in Indiana abortion ban caseThe state's abortion ban provides exceptions in cases of rape, incest and lethal fetal anomalies where the mother might be permanently impaired. But what about individuals with religious objections? Sep 10 26September 10, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
DOJ sues to block Ohio court from preventing courthouse immigration arrestsThe local rule requires federal immigration officers to have a judicial warrant before making immigration arrests at courthouses. Aug 25 26August 25, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Trade court clears Trump gut of tariff exemptions on low-price goodsThe ruling marks a win for President Trump who has been blocked by the courts several times as he has tried to implement his tariff policies without legislation from Congress. Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Democratic incumbent Carson and Trump-endorsed candidates win big in IndianaDemocrats in the U.S. House sailed to primary victories, while Republican contenders scored key upsets over incumbents who opposed the president's redistricting plan. May 06 26May 06, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Indiana's longest-serving US House incumbents face slew of competition in key primariesBoth the 4th and the 7th congressional districts are considered heavily partisan, and the primary winners will be considered odds-on favorites in November’s general election. Apr 28 26April 28, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Indiana ban on student IDs for voting blocked by federal judgeU.S. District Judge Richard Young, who blocked the law, estimates that it would have affected almost 40,000 students. Apr 14 26April 14, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Religious law firm challenges hate group designation before Sixth CircuitThe law firm claims it has been unfairly targeted and labeled as a hate group by the Michigan Hate Crimes Unit and suffered reputational harm. Mar 19 26March 19, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Indiana court blocks abortion ban on religious groundsIn 2023, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld the state’s near-total abortion ban, with limited exceptions only in cases of lethal fetal anomalies, the mother's health, rape and incest. Mar 05 26March 05, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
News outlets ask Seventh Circuit for access to observe Indiana executionsIndiana is the only state, besides Wyoming, that bars journalists from directly attending and witnessing state executions. Feb 18 26February 18, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Wisconsin taxpayers ask high court to strike minority college grant programA group of Wisconsin taxpayers argued that the state-funded educational program unfairly decides who is eligible based on race and costs residents $819,000 per year. Feb 11 26February 11, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Doomsday Clock moves closer to annihilation than everIn 2020, the Doomsday Clock read 100 seconds to midnight. Since then, it's ticked ever closer to our demise — even closer than when the U.S. and the Soviet Union were testing hydrogen bombs all over the globe. Jan 27 26January 27, 2026Article at Courthouse News Service
Indiana Republicans reject Trump's redistricting callThe map would have created nine favorable districts for Republicans and put at risk the two congressional seats currently held by Indiana Democrats in the U.S. House. Dec 11 25December 11, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Indiana House passes new congressional map favorable to GOPThe map, which now advances to the state’s Senate for approval, heavily changes the two congressional districts held by Democrats and creates nine districts that would all favor Republicans. Dec 05 25December 05, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Eighth Circuit upholds Minnesota law preventing misclassification of construction workersProponents of the amended law claim that it helps secure higher wages and benefits for construction workers by helping to ensure they do not get misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. Oct 24 25October 24, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and Fox hit with lawsuit after altercation in IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS (CN) — A 69-year-old truck driver is suing Mark Sanchez and his current employer Fox for injuries he says he suffered after a fight with the former NFL player early Saturday morning. Tole, who is 69-years old, claims that he was… Oct 06 25October 06, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Defying economic uncertainty, employers add 147,000 jobs in JuneThe latest federal jobs report came in rosier than predicted, one day after a payroll report showed the U.S. economy lost 33,000 private sector jobs. Jul 03 25July 03, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Sixth Circuit rules Michigan’s baby blood screening program does not violate parents’ rightsMichigan’s screening program tests newborn babies for over 50 diseases and disorders such as heart disease and hearing loss. Jun 25 25June 25, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Ohio Supreme Court restores remote public access to Hamilton County eviction recordsHamilton County Clerk of Courts Pavan Parikh appealed a lower court ruling that found his policy of limiting access to eviction records older than three years was an overreach in authority. Jun 18 25June 18, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service
Sixth Circuit revives claims against Michigan city over lead-laced drinking waterThe lead contamination in Benton Harbor’s water system stemmed from aging and corroding pipes, while a similar crisis in Flint, Michigan, occurred after its drinking water supply was switched to the Flint River and did not take proper measures to keep the water supply safe. May 06 25May 06, 2025Article at Courthouse News Service