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1 week ago | indystar.com | Cate Charron |Marissa Meador |Andrew Hughes |Joseph Dits |Douglas Walker |Houston Harwood

Mass protests took place in cities across Indiana as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement. The movement focuses on actions of President Donald Trump's administration that protesters believe are authoritarian and threaten democracy, including tariffs, immigration policy, spending cuts and reproductive rights. Here's a look at what happened around the state.

3 weeks ago | indystar.com | Cate Charron

Purdue University will no longer support distribution of the student newspaper, "The Purdue Exponent", on campus. The university cited an expired facilities contract as the reason, but the Exponent says it tried to renew the contract for years. Critics say Purdue's decision is an attempt to suppress student journalism and limit access to information.

3 weeks ago | southbendtribune.com | Cate Charron

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warned Butler University and DePauw University that he may take legal action that could complicate their nonprofit tax-exempt status if he finds their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies could violate state and federal law. In letters sent to the university presidents May 28, Rokita argued the institution's DEI-friendly policies could constitute racial discrimination and violate civil rights laws.

3 weeks ago | indystar.com | Cate Charron

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warned Butler University and DePauw University that he may take legal action that could complicate their nonprofit tax-exempt status if he finds their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies could violate state and federal law. In letters sent to the university presidents May 28, Rokita argued the institution's DEI-friendly policies could constitute racial discrimination and violate civil rights laws.

4 weeks ago | indystar.com | Cate Charron

An Indiana University policy enacted in response to pro-Palestinian protests will be paused after a federal judge ruled the policy may be violating students' First Amendment rights. In response, the Indiana Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit challenging the policy last August. In its complaint, the ACLU alleged the university policy violates the First Amendment and is overly broad.