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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 5h

Banned Books Week starts now. 📚 This week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read, the freedom to learn, and the freedom to encounter ideas that challenge us. Read our full blog detailing the history of banned books: bit.ly/3U4tkdN

Banned Books Week - Books belong in libraries, not censored and on government blacklists

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 13h

hey divas, the deadline to register is almost here. If you have time to scroll on socials, you have time to visit indianavoters.in.gov. Think you're already registered? Are you sure? Are you 100%, absolutely, positively sure?

Robert Pattinson Primetime screenshot: when you don’t vote in the midterms but complain about the government reversing our rights. "you see how this looks, right?"

horse running through a field meme: being registered to vote in Indiana and knowing what’s on the ballot

dolphin jumping rainbow meme: checking your voter registration before oct. 5th and making sure your friends do too

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

⏰ 3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN INDIANA. Indiana’s voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 5. Check your registration, update it if needed, or register online at IndianaVoters.com before the deadline. Don’t assume you’re registered. Check today.

there are 3 days left to register
to vote in indiana. Register in-person by close-of-business or online by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, @ IndianaVoters.com.

why vote? There is a lot on Indiana midterm ballots this year. Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer

All nine of Indiana’s U.S. House seats

All 100 Indiana House seats

25 of the 50 Indiana Senate seats

Local school district budget referendums

Public Question 1: A constitutional amendment that would expand the government’s power to jail people without bail before trial or conviction. register at Indianavoters.com.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tennessee has halted executions after a failed lethal injection. Indiana still intends to execute Jeffrey Weisheit, despite what happened in Tennessee and concerns raised about his mental faculties. The state needs to reverse course. You can read the full article here: bit.ly/4hph2Wi

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The ACLU of Indiana is proud to partner with the Heartland Film Festival for the screening of A Long Way to Go, a film that follows three nurses who left their home countries and now work in the U.S. We spoke with the film's creators. You can read the full interview here: bit.ly/4jy14ug

A nurse works with a patients, touching her finger to theirs.

Gifty stands with the nurses after conducting CPR training in Ghana.

Sini reunites with her former roommate from nursing school, hugging.

Lisa, Carolyn, and Rob stand with Tody Tapper in Kerala, India.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

South Bend, this one’s for you! Join us October 16 for a free, full-day Popular Education Summit focused on organizing, immigrant rights, coalition-building, and turning urgency into action. Space is limited, sign up today: www.aclu-in.org/event/south-bend-po…

Power & Purpose Training: Learn. Build Power. Take Action. Location: La Casa De Amistad, South Bend, IN. Time: 10 AM - 4 PM on Friday, Oct 16. Bright blue and neon yellow graphic with a person speaking into a megaphone. Icons for La Casa De Amistad, ACLU of Indiana, and the National Immigrant Justice Center.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's go time: there is only ONE WEEK LEFT to register to vote in Indiana. Register, check your status, or update your information at IndianaVoters.in.gov before October 5!

There is one week left to register to vote in Indiana. Register, check your status, and remind friends to do the same @IndianaVoter.in.gov.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On Thursday, we gathered with supporters, volunteers, partners, friends, and community members for our Vote Together: A Dignity for All Block Party. Read more and see additional photos here: www.aclu-in.org/news/vote-together-…

Incoming executive director, Nikkita Oliver, speaking

A person in an ACLU shirt sits at a table at the event.

A person debates what to write on a large paper.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

BREAKING: SCOTUS is allowing states to use the expanded SAVE citizenship database to check voters. In Indiana, HEA 1264 already uses BMV records to flag some voters for proof of citizenship, and eligible Hoosiers have been wrongly flagged. Check your registration by Oct. 5.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rubén Salazar brought Mexican American stories to the forefront through fearless journalism. In 1970, while covering the National Chicano Moratorium, he was killed by a tear gas projectile fired by an LA sheriff’s deputy. His commitment to truth lives on. #LatineHeritageMonth

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are proudly partnering with the 35th Annual Heartland Film Festival for the screening of A Long Way to Go. This film will have showings on: Saturday, Oct 10, Sunday, Oct 11, and Monday, Oct 12. You can also stream it online from Oct. 8-18. You can learn more here: bit.ly/3UTJxTn.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There's still time to reserve your spot at our Dignity for All Block Party! We'll be at the Heirloom at N.K. Hurst in downtown Indianapolis on Sept. 24. Enjoy free food, drinks, trivia, community and more. Tickets are completely free, available here: bit.ly/4An51YK

You're Invited.
Vote Together A Dignity for All Block Party.

9/24 @ 6 p.m. in Indianapolis

Food, drinks, Trivia, Activites, Meet Our New Director, Free to Attend

Reserve Your Spot

Join us for a block party celebration in the name of dignity and voting.

Eat, drink, and connect while enjoying activities and an introduction from our new Executive Director, Nikkita Oliver.

Tickets are completely free.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Leaders can have frustrations with the press, but what they can’t do is censor them or bar them from access to the White House for ideological reasons, as the President has just done to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. These actions by President Trump set a dangerous precedent.

The President doesn't get to choose what the press is allowed to say.

Photos of microphones, the White House, aa person speaker and an on air sign.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Latine communities are critical to the fabric of our nation and have led in resistance against abuses of power throughout history. This month, we celebrate our culture, our history, and our indelible place in the United States and Indiana.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This November, Public Question 1 would change Indiana’s Constitution and expand when courts can deny bail and jail someone before trial, before they have been convicted. Know what’s at stake before you vote: bit.ly/46tqulm

The End of the Presumption of Innocence In the upcoming midterm election, Hoosiers will decide whether to expand Indiana’s power to jail people before trial, and before they have been convicted of a crime.

What is Public Question 1? This proposed amendment to the Indiana Constitution would allow courts to deny bail in more cases, based on one judge’s ruling.

That means more people could be jailed until trial, even though they have not been convicted and are still presumed innocent.

What’s at stake? Someone denied bail could remain in jail for months before the government has proven its case.

That can cost people their jobs, homes, health care, and separate them from their families.

Learn more about what the amendment would change at
aclu-in.org/PublicQuestion12026

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ICE claims they arrested 426 people during an operation earlier this month. As they boast and brag about the cruelty they inflict on our state in an effort to meet their quotas, Hoosier communities suffer. You can read the full IndyStar article here: bit.ly/46oYteH

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For more than 100 years, the ACLU has fought to make the Constitution’s promises real. This Constitution Day, that fight continues. #ConstitutionDay

The Constitution says ‘We, the people’ — not we, the white people — not we, the citizens, or the legal voters — not we, the privileged class … but we, the people. Frederick Douglass, 1857

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

National Voter Registration Day is here, and there are just 20 days left to register to vote in Indiana. Register, check your status, or update your information at IndianaVoters.in.gov before the October 5 deadline.

There are 20 days left to register to vote in Indiana.

Register, check your status, and remind friends to do the same by October 5.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There are only 50 days until the midterm election. Hoosiers, get ready to vote like your rights depend on it, because they do. Check your registration and find voting information at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

Over 3 million eligible Hoosiers did not vote in Indiana’s 2022 midterm election. That’s more than 60% of the Indiana’s eligible voting population.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=85wW... The ACLU of Indiana was at the Indiana Supreme Court last week, arguing our religious freedom challenge to the state's abortion ban. Before oral arguments, we had a rally on the Statehouse steps to show up in solidarity for religious freedom. Here's the highlights.

youtube.com

ACLU of Indiana Defends Religious Freedom Challenge to State's Abortion Ban

YouTube video by ACLU of Indiana

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ICE detention is surging in Indiana, and the state is pouring more resources into the system behind it. Read more in our new blog: www.aclu-in.org/news/behind-indiana…

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The ACLU of Indiana was at the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday, arguing our religious freedom challenge to the state's abortion ban in the halls of the court and outside with the community. We have been with this case since the start, and we're seeing it through to the end.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 10/09/2026

BREAKING: A federal appeals court has agreed with the district court: USPS can't enforce key parts of a new rule that would interfere with mail voting this November. The Trump administration has asked SCOTUS to intervene. We're fighting to keep this illegal and unconstitutional rule blocked.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

30 years ago, Ken Falk joined the Indiana Civil Liberties Union. Since then, he's worked on some of the most consequential cases in Indiana, including arguing City of Indianapolis v. Edmond before the U.S. Supreme Court, helping win marriage equality in Indiana, and much more.

A 30 Year Legacy Today marks the 30th anniversary of Kenneth Falk, Legal Director at the ACLU of Indiana. Thank you, Ken, for three decades of service, expertise, and unwavering commitment to protecting civil liberties across Indiana.

"I am proud that I have had a career working with other persons to try to assist people and repair the world to the best of our ability." Ken for the Indiana Lawyer, 2026

Our society is set up to need lawyers. The law is an extremely human endeavor and I provide access to people who have none. The Bill of Rights is free flowing, it’s like poetry. It is a call to action to make sure rights don’t disappear. Every right is precious and must be fought for. Kenneth Falk, Quoted in Wabash College News, 2016

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On Thursday morning, we’re taking Indiana’s abortion ban to the highest court in the state in the name of religious freedom. Before arguments start, join the ACLU of Indiana and our partners to rally for our rights. We'll see you there. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gHYheX

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You’re invited to our Dignity for All Block Party. 🎉 🎟️ Tickets are free and available first come first serve. Reserve your spot: action.aclu.org/event/in-dfa-block-…

You're Invited: Vote Together - A Dignity For All Block Party

9/24 @ 6 PM | Indianapolis

Food, Drinks, Trivia, Activities, Community, Meet Our New Director, Free to Attend

ACLU of Indiana

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us before the arguments to rally for our rights: 📍 Indiana Statehouse South Lawn 📅 Thursday, 9/10 @ 9 a.m. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4d73E6x

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Labor Day, we’re thinking about the workers who fought for the right to organize, protest, speak out, and demand better. The ACLU fight also includes challenging a prison system where incarcerated people can be forced to work for pennies an hour.

Dark blue graphic with red and white text: "A reminder on this Labor Day:

Slavery still exists in the form of incarcerated labor." Above the text are images of shackled ankles in mud and a mining pick.

Dark blue background with red and white text: To combat the exploitation of incarcerated workers, we need:

-Prison work to be fully voluntary

-Access to fair wages, job training, and health and safety standards

-Investment in labor programs providing marketable skills

-To abolish the 13th Amendment loophole allowing forced labor as punishment for a crime

Dark blue background with red and white text reading "Most incarcerated workers make between 15 and 52 centers per hour. In Indiana, incarcerated workers have been paid as little as 12 cents an hour.* Some states pay nothing at all. It’s long overdue to end forced labor in prisons. *Prison Policy Initiative"

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Declining to replace SNAP benefits after an extended power outage can be catastrophic to families just trying to get by, as this article from The 19th showcases. You can read the full article here: bit.ly/4xE5zHY

The last thing Hoosier families should have to worry about after a storm knocks out their power for weeks is having their SNAP claims denied.

This article from The 19th shows just how devastating that can be for working families.

Quite frankly, there is a really easy way to get past all of the paperwork and the administrative burden here.

The state has the ability, with or without a disaster stamp declaration, to do mass benefit replacement by looking at the households in the zip codes that we know were impacted.

Emily Bryant
ED, Feeding Indiana’s Hungry
Quoted in The 19th

As we have said, disaster recovery is a civil liberties issue.

Many Gary, Indiana, residents were without power for weeks after recent storms.

Some having their SNAP claims be denied is a twist-of-the-knife for Hoosiers already grappling with the hardships these storms caused them.

The state must do better.

When disaster happens, Hoosiers need to know their government has their back. They shouldn’t have to worry about claim denials based on beaurocratic technicalities.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Amid reports of increased ICE activity, Hoosiers should be reminded of their rights when dealing with immigration officials. More information and resources can be found here: www.aclu-in.org/know-your-rights/im…

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: witnessing ice arrests
Stay calm and keep your distance. Give agents enough space that they can’t claim you’re interfering.
Record what’s happening. You generally have the right to film ICE agents working in public.
Do not physically interfere. Don’t touch agents, block them, or try to stop the arrest.
Don’t answer questions for the person being stopped. Let them decide what information, if any, they want to provide to ICE.
If ICE starts questioning you, ask: “Am I free to leave?” If they say yes, leave. If they say no, you can remain silent and ask for a lawyer.

the right to dOCUMENT WHAT’S HAPPENING
Record continuously if you can. Capture what agents say and do, especially any use of force.
Get identifying details. Note agent names, badge numbers, agency, vehicles, and license plates.
Document the time and location. Include street signs, landmarks, or anything that shows exactly where the arrest happened.
Pay attention to any warrant. If agents show one, document it if you safely can. An ICE warrant is different than one signed by a judge.
Keep track of where they take the person. Note the vehicle, license plate, direction they leave, and anything that could help family or a lawyer locate them afterward.

know your rights: what to do after the ice arrest
Keep the original recording. Don’t edit, crop, or delete anything that could detail what happened.
Write down what you saw. As soon as you can, note what agents said, what they did, and anything you may not have captured on video.
Share information with the person’s family or lawyer. Your footage and notes could provide important details for the family.
Share carefully. Information helps, but reconsider posting footage if it could put the person or their family at greater risk.
Report possible rights violations. Share what you documented with their lawyer or a trusted legal organization.

if someone you love has been detained
Find their A-Number. It’s usually 9 digits and may be on a Green Card or paperwork from USCIS, ICE, or immigration court.
Search locator.ice.gov. Use their A-Number and country of birth. No A-Number? Search their exact name and country of birth.
If they don’t appear, try again later. They may still be processing or in another agency’s custody. You can also call 1-888-351-4024.
Get legal help. Indiana families can call NIJC’s Detention Project at 773-672-6599 for a legal screening and possible representation. The hotline is open every other Tuesday, 12-3 p.m. ET. Other resources include Indiana AID, Indiana Legal Services, and Mariposa Legal.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

On 9/10, the Indiana Supreme Court will hear our challenge to Indiana’s abortion ban on behalf of Hoosiers whose faith requires or permits abortion care in circumstances the law prohibits. Join us for a rally before: bit.ly/4gHYheX

WHO GETS TO DEFINE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN INDIANA? Indiana's abortion ban is putting that question before the state's highest court on September 10.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Another Indiana officer is accused of abusing Flock cameras, allegedly searching his ex-girlfriend’s license plate more than 2,000 times. It’s past time for real limits on Flock. Innocent people shouldn’t pay the price for unchecked police surveillance. bit.ly/4y5WNlO

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Prosecutor says Indiana deputy used Flock on ex-girlfriend 2,000+ times

A Jackson County deputy searched for his girlfriend's license plate more than 2,000 times, court documents show. He resigned after an investigation.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 PrideFest is going back where it belongs: the heart of Loogootee. After years of legal battles, a federal court struck down the city's event restrictions and ordered PrideFest back to Public Square. Read more: bit.ly/3SGUuqk 📸 by Rich Janzaruk, Herald-Times

BREAKING: After years of legal battles, Loogootee's PrideFest is Permanently Back in the Public Square

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Indiana has scheduled another execution. If carried out, this will be Indiana’s fourth execution in less than two years. Read more: indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/08…

Indiana plans to execute Jeffrey Weisheit on November 5. His attorneys say courts have repeatedly refused to fully consider evidence of
severe brain damage and mental illness. Still, Indiana is moving forward with its fourth execution in less than two years.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Hoosiers around the state are gathering in common cause this weekend, calling out ICE detention at the Miami Correctional Facility. Conditions at the facility are beyond concerning, in many cases including abuse and medical neglect. Find an event near you here: bit.ly/4wTKic0.

People holding a sign that says:

End ICE Detention at Miami Correctional

Person holding sign that says:

Prison without due process is a concentration camp.

A dog with a sign in front of it that reads:

Protect Immigrants

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📢 Hoosiers, you have less than 40 days to register to vote or update your registration before Indiana's October 5 deadline for the November election! Make sure your registration is current before October 5 at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Indiana’s prisons are already crowded, and the state is cutting programs that help keep people out of them. The result could be more people pushed into an already costly prison system instead of getting treatment and support in their communities. More: bit.ly/4hSOEMV

Indiana is expanding incarceration while cutting the very programs designed to keep people out of prison. State prisons are already operating above 95% capacity, and the number of people incarcerated for Level 6 felonies has grown more than 22% in two years. Cutting treatment and community-based alternatives will only push more people into an already crowded and costly system.

Indiana spends about $85.44 per day, or roughly $31,000 a year, to incarcerate one person. With state prisons operating at more than 95% capacity and about 26,500 people incarcerated, that adds up to more than $821 million a year. At the same time, the number of people incarcerated for Level 6 felonies, Indiana’s lowest felony classification, grew 22.3% between August 2024 and July 2026.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we mark 106 years since the 19th Amendment was certified. It expanded voting rights, but did not make access to the ballot equal for all women. The fight for true equality continues.

Women’s Equality Day 106 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was certified, prohibiting the government from denying someone the right to vote because of their sex. images show suffragettes.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 19th amendment United States Constitution

Just three years after the 19th Amendment was certified, the Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in Congress in 1923, seeking to guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex. It took nearly 50 years for Congress to approve it and send it to the states in 1972. By the 1982 ratification deadline, 35 states had approved the ERA. By 2020, 38 states had ratified the ERA, but its legal status remains contested because the final ratifications came after the deadline.

The 19th Amendment did not guarantee equal access to the ballot. Black women continued to face Jim Crow laws, intimidation, and violence. And despite being Indigenous to this land, many Native American women were not recognized as U.S. citizens until 1924. Other women of color also faced discriminatory laws that kept them from voting for years to come. 106 years later, the fight for equal rights, access, and full participation continues.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hoosiers' voices are being heard. On Tuesday, the Fort Wayne City Council unanimously agreed not to renew the city’s contract with Flock. We have more resources and information on how to take action against ALPRs in your community here: www.aclu.org/campaigns-initiatives/…

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Fort Wayne City Council decided not to renew their $120,000 Flock contract.

It's clear, Hoosiers don't want mass surveillance.

You have a right to privacxy. Tell your leaders to Get the Flock Out of Indiana.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This weekend, Hoosiers across the state are coming together to demand an end to ICE detention at the Miami Correctional Facility. Learn more and find an action near you: www.aclu-in.org/event/end-ice-deten…

JOIN US FOR A STATEWIDE Weekend of Public WITNESS AUG. 28-30 This weekend, communities across the state are coming together to stand with our immigrant neighbors to push back against ICE and Indiana’s role in immigration detention and enforcement.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Politicians on the both sides of the aisle have concerns about automatic license plate readers. It's clear their constituents do too. Communities are making their voices heard. You can read the full story from Indiana Capital Chronicle here: bit.ly/45Gzmnd

Quote from Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis from the Indiana Capital Chronicle:

I tell people all the time: I don’t think we suspended the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution anytime recently, so we should probably look at this topic.

Who can have access to this stuff? How long do you keep it?” Freeman said. “When you’re looking for somebody who’s cheating on their spouse, can you use it for that? Somebody runs for office — can we use it for that?

Quote from Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson in WISH-TV:

We take civil liberties seriously. We take public safety seriously. Those are shared obligations of good government.

This review made clear that if this tool is used, it must be used under narrow parameters, strong accountability, and clear public safeguards. We are continuing to evaluate whether other options may better serve the community.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The courts have blocked Trump’s USPS mail-voting restrictions from taking effect — but USPS finalized the rule anyway in case that block is lifted. These restrictions aren’t needed to run safe, secure elections.

The Trump administration is still pushing restrictions on mail-in voting — even after a federal court blocked them.
In March, President Trump ordered new requirements for mail ballots.

It’s blocked by courts, but USPS still finalized the rule late Friday so it could take effect quickly if that block is lifted.

What would these new mail-in voting restrictions do?
States and local election officials would have to give USPS the names of voters receiving mail ballots, along with unique barcodes tied to both the outgoing ballot and return envelope.

That gives a federal agency a new role in deciding whether ballot mail moves forward — and means eligible voters could face delays because of a database mismatch, barcode issue, or government error they had no control over.

For now, courts are protecting voters from these unnecessary restrictions.
A federal court has stopped USPS from putting the rule into effect, so nothing has changed for voters right now.

But USPS finalized the rule so it could move quickly if that court block is lifted. We’ll keep watching — and keep defending voters from new barriers that could make it harder to cast a ballot and have it counted.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Disaster recovery is a civil liberties issue. Eight days after the storm rolled through, there were still almost 25,000 Gary customers without Power, in a city that is 76% Black. When disaster happens, relief needs to reach every community quickly and equitably.

Some areas in Northwest Indiana and Gary are still without power. Here are resources for Hoosiers who need support -- and ways to help neighbors recovering from the storms.
Relief must be accessible for all.

How to Donate
Donations are encouraged to both the Greater Gary Storm Recovery and Relief Fund and the Lake County Disaster Relief Fund. Statewide contributions to the American Red Cross Indiana Region also contributes to critical efforts.
Local News Sources
Capital B Gary
NPR: Lakeshore Public Media
Northwest Indiana Times
Trusted local news sources

Food Assistance
Friday, Aug. 21
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
6490 Broadway, Merrillville
4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 24
Iglesia Shalom
4334 Tod Ave., East Chicago
11 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 25
Temple of Deliverance
4929 W. 15th Ave., Gary
10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26
Boys & Girls Club
723 Long Run Road, South Haven
10 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 27
St. Teresa of Avila
1604 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso
Noon

Friday, Aug. 28
Anthem Church
6947 Homan Ave., Hammond
Noon

Saturday, Aug. 29
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
6490 Broadway, Merrillville
9 a.m.

Shelters and Power

Hudson Campbell
455 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46402
Available 24/7

YWCA
The YWCA is offering shelter, warm meals, and charging stations to residents.
150 W. 15th Ave., Gary
Available around the clock

The Monroe Center
The center is offering emergency shelter for residents.
4101 Washington St., Gary
Available around the clock

Family Life Community Center
Contact the center for hot meals or food distribution
565 Massachusetts St., Gary

Brother's Keeper
2120 Broadway, Gary

Lake County Multipurpose Center
1900 West 41st Avenue in Gary

Hours may vary by location. For the most up-to-date information, contact the location directly. Find Red Cross Shelters: 1-800-733-2767.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Three years ago today, Indiana's near-total abortion ban took effect, the first state abortion ban post-Dobbs. We've fought it in court from the start. On Sept. 10, we'll defend our religious freedom victory before the Indiana Supreme Court. Read more: bit.ly/4ilWI95

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This past week, Indiana was devastated by historic flooding, taking at least seven lives and displacing over 1,000 of our neighbors. Eligible Hoosiers can apply for assistance through the State Disaster Relief Fund Individual Assistance form: bit.ly/4xaF4JY

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

After a decade of litigation, a major First Amendment victory: An appeals court has upheld a permanent ruling blocking Indiana from punishing Planned Parenthood for providing patients with info and referrals about legal out-of-state abortion care. More: bit.ly/4xTcmgU

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It’s National Week of Action Against ALPRs. Indiana needs CLEAR limits on how ALPRs can be used and REAL accountability when those limits are violated. Learn more about our ALPR campaign: bit.ly/3RRlTFW

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

📣 This November, Dignity is on the ballot! 🗳️ The deadline to register to vote is October 5. Learn more about our Dignity for All campaign and stay tuned for an announcement of a special kickoff event! www.aclu-in.org/campaigns-initiativ…

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

ICE is set to purchase thousands of gloves capable of producing a painful electric shock to those they grasp, according to reporting from the Associated Press. This is just the latest in a slew of concerning developments from the agency. Read the full AP story here: bit.ly/3UfEA6K

"ICE spent the last year showing this country they are too quick to use force. Now they will be able to deploy electric shocks with the slight push of a button that maybe nobody else can see them do. Introducing gloves that can so easily be used to deliver terrible pain in encounters is a recipe for harm to the public."
Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, Deputy Project Director on Policing, ACLU
Quoted in the Associated Press

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