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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 16h

“You have women who are talking about being shackled and restrained while they’re actively miscarrying; you have women begging and pleading for things as basic as prenatal vitamins and being denied,” said Eunice Cho, senior counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union’s National Prison Project.

Pregnant women describe miscarrying and bleeding out while in ICE custody, advocates say

The ACLU and other groups are pressing for ICE to identify and release all pregnant women in custody and to stop detaining anyone known to be pregnant, postpartum or nursing.

www.nbcnews.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 1d

"Their duty is to the citizens and the future of our state, not to a national political organization or a temporary occupant of the White House," Republican and former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels said. "And doing the right thing, by the way, really would be its own reward."

Opinion | I want the GOP to keep control of the House. But not this way.

My fellow Indiana Republicans shouldn’t cave to White House pressure to redistrict.

www.washingtonpost.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 2d

Get involved in the fight against mid-cycle redistricting tomorrow! Call voters in priority counties to help them contact their representatives - no prior phone banking experience necessary.

Phone Banking: Tell Our Lawmakers No To Mid-Cycle Redistricting · American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana

Join Common Cause Indiana as we call voters in priority counties to help them get in contact with their representative and tell them no to mid-cycle redistricting. No prior phone banking experience ...

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 2d

“Communities of color in Gary, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne make up more than half of Indiana’s Black population," Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Earl Harris said. "Their voices are not optional.”

Legislative caucus condemns early redistricting campaign for 'diluting Black voting power' • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The news conference came as Indiana Republicans — and President Donald Trump — build support for redrawing the state's blue congressional districts red ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

indianacapitalchronicle.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 3d

A study released earlier this year found in states that implemented near-total abortion bans since 2022 - including Indiana - domestic violence increased up to 10 percent.

It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.

Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn

On average, a woman’s risk of being killed in the U.S. increases by 20% when pregnant or after giving birth. Pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to be killed than to die from childbirth-rela...

www.pbs.org

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 4d

This weekend thousands of Hoosiers across the state took a stance for democracy at a No Kings rally. Check out pictures from South Bend, Muncie, Lafayette, Richmond, Evansville, and Indianapolis. Indiana will not be silent when our rights are threatened!

'No Kings' protest rallies drew thousands in these Indiana cities on Oct. 18

Thousands of Hoosiers in several Indiana cities came out to protest the actions of President Donald Trump. See images from the rallies Oct. 18, 2025.

www.indystar.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 7d

Learn more about how you can fight for your community below.

How to Push Back Against Trump’s Abuses of Power

From defending free speech to organizing locally, ACLU experts explain what actions actually work to hold the Trump administration accountable and protect democracy.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 7d

With such a constant deluge of attacks on our rights —and on our communities—it can feel difficult to stay hopeful and engaged. But our history shows that when people organize, protest, and demand justice, we can disrupt abuses of power, and build collective power in response.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 8d

“And the outcome will not only determine the next steps for Louisiana’s congressional map, but may also shape the future of redistricting cases nationwide and forecast … resilience of our nation’s democratic values.”

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 8d

“This case isn’t just about the map in Louisiana,” American Civil Liberties Union’s voting rights project director Sophia Lin Lakin said.

Supreme Court hears case that could gut Voting Rights Act on its 60th anniversary

The ACLU's voting rights project director breaks down the importance of Louisiana v. Callais in an interview on the cusp of oral arguments.

www.allrisenews.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 8d

LGBTQ+ Hoosiers have the right to be visible, loud, and proud — during Pride and throughout the year. We will continue defending those rights in courts, communities, and halls of government.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 8d

Indiana’s Pride season wrapped this weekend in Decatur County after 40+ events statewide. From WFYI’s survey of 20 organizers: 80% say community attitudes have improved over the years, but 70% saw negative comments, 35% faced local-government hurdles, and 35% had sponsors pull back or go anonymous.

We heard from 20 LGBTQ groups in Indiana. Here’s what they said about the state of pride

Across Indiana, community attitudes toward LGBTQ pride seem to be warming as more communities host events. Even as a wide swath of organizers told WFYI they have seen improvements, some groups report ...

www.wfyi.org

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 9d

"...Even if we disagree with what they have to say, there is value in knowing what other members of our communities think about important issues. There cannot be a marketplace of ideas unless everyone is allowed to participate in the marketplace."

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 9d

"We want the Department of Child Services caseworker to start a conversation by creating a TikTok against gun violence or in favor of the Second Amendment. We want the police officer to discuss on Instagram his view that public charter schools best serve students—or that they do not..."

Stevie Pactor: All should be free to participate in market of ideas - Indianapolis Business Journal

The First Amendment protects a public employee’s ability to participate in this dialogue.

www.ibj.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 10d

Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exerc...

www.aclu.org

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 10d

The nationwide No Kings protests are only four days away. Remember, the First Amendment protects your right to assemble. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 11d

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate the culture, history, and resilience of the Native peoples who were the first inhabitants of what we now refer to as the United States. Learn more about the Native tribes that stewarded the land long before we called it Indiana: https://native-land.ca/

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 14d

"We want young people to be equipped and ready to embrace a world," said Tasslyn Magnusson, senior advisor of PEN America's Freedom to Read program. "And when those voices get erased out of their education, they don't have access to that. They will not be ready to meet the world where it is."

What happens to books after libraries ban them?

Indiana Code does not specify what to do with books if they are removed, so it's murky what typically happens to physical copies.

www.indystar.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 14d

“Whether they identify as Republicans, Democrats, or independents, Indiana voters want an even playing field in our elections,” Nathan Gotsch, the executive director of Independent Indiana, said. “The current push for mid-decade redistricting is the opposite of that.”

New poll reports majority of Hoosiers oppose redistricting • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Most Hoosiers oppose a redistricting effort that could eliminate two Democrat-held congressional seats in Indiana, according to a new poll.

indianacapitalchronicle.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 15d

The right to free expression includes the freedom to read whatever we choose.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 16d

The American prison system costs taxpayers at least $80 billion per year. This money should be spent on investing in our communities, not mass incarceration.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 16d

A new report from the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that 1,254,224 people were incarcerated in state and federal prisons on the last day of 2023, representing an increase of 24,081 people from the previous year.

US prison population rises for second straight year • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

indianacapitalchronicle.com

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 17d

This Banned Books Week, take action to ensure that all young people have the right to read and learn about the history, experiences, and viewpoints of all of our communities in this country.

Tell Congress: No book bans in military schools

Schools run by the Department of Defense on military bases have banned hundreds of books and altered curricula that the Trump administration doesn't agree with. Take action.

action.aclu.org

ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 17d

Since January, the Department of Defense has removed nearly 600 books from school shelves, altered curricula, and canceled events that the Trump administration has accused of "promoting gender ideology" and "DEI" across the 161 schools it operates on military bases around the world.

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ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 18d

This year during Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read whatever we choose – free from government interference. Here are some of the reasons our Banned Book Club Members read banned books.

Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.

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