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Caitlin Clark Likely Unavailable for Liberty Game, Anti-ICE Protest at U.S. Sen. Young's Office, Judge's Ruling on Union Schools Corporation, Addressing the Root Causes of Violence in Indy

Caitlin Clark Likely Unavailable for Liberty Game, Anti-ICE Protest at U.S. Sen. Young's Office, Judge's Ruling on Union Schools Corporation, Addressing the Root Causes of Violence in Indy

July 22, 2025

Caitlin Clark is not expected to be available Tuesday night, when the Indiana Fever resume their season at the defending champion New York Liberty. Dozens protested outside of U.S. Senator Todd Young's Indianapolis office Sunday over increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A law dissolving Union Schools Corporation in 2027 sparked fears the district couldn't open for classes next month – but a judge has ruled otherwise. Brandon Randall talks about the work he does with young people to address the root causes of violence.

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