Articles tagged as: Indiana Constitution
January 18, 2022
Indiana revenge porn law upheld by state Supreme Court
The 2019 law makes it a crime to share an “intimate image” if the person sharing it knows the person in the image didn’t consent to it being shared.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2019
State Rep. Chris Chyung Proposes Changing Age Limits To Serve In General Assembly
The state constitution sets the age limit to serve in the Indiana Senate at 25 years old, 21 years old for the House.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2019
Indiana Death Row Inmate Suing To Block Executions
The lawsuit filed on behalf of Roy Lee Ward says the death penalty violates several portions of Indiana's Constitution, including the right to life and the prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2018
Indiana Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Civil Forfeiture Case
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case that challenges how Marion County police and prosecutors disburse proceeds from property they've seized and sold.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2018
Do Indiana's Civil Forfeiture Laws Violate The State Constitution?
Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies say civil forfeiture empowers them to take the fruits of crime and use some of the proceeds to further other investigations. But critics say that creates conflicts of interest - and may even violate the state constitution.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2018
Challenge To Secretary of State Lawson's Candidacy Denied
Lawson was appointed Secretary of State in March of 2012 to fill out the term of Charlie White, who was ousted after a voter fraud conviction.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2017
Is Indiana Moving Away From Monetary Bail?
Indiana's Constitution defines bail as monetary, but a state Supreme Court rule will move away from that longstanding practice.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2017
Pelath Wants Citizen-Led Referenda
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath wants Hoosier voters to have a larger role in shaping policy.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2016
Right To Hunt And Fish Approved By Voters
Indiana becomes to the 20th state to add a constitutional amendment to protect hunting and fishing.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2016
Right To Hunt And Fish Makes No Changes, Protects Status Quo
A proposed amendment to the state constitution seeks to preserve Hoosiers' right to hunt and fish, but it's actual effect remains unclear.
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