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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IN: Criminal Justice

Financially motivated sextortion is a crime. Parents, educators, caregivers and young persons should be aware of how to stay safe online, the risks and warning signs, and how to report if you or someone you know is a victim. (Adobe stock)
'Explosion' of threats lure Hoosier kids into 'sextortion' cycle

The FBI is warning Hoosiers about an urgent, growing danger called "sextortion." Warning lights are flashing, alarm bells are blaring, and this is …

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Possible solutions to a growing attorney shortage may include proposals for loan forgiveness solutions and post-graduation fellowships to incentivize students to pursue legal careers in underserved areas. (Adobe stock)
Urgency grows as IN grapples with attorney shortage crisis

Indiana is among states dealing with an attorney shortage crisis and its potential impact on the criminal justice system. As states grapple with the …

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According to the United Nations, human traffickers often use violence, fraudulent employment agencies and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick and coerce their victims. (Adobe stock)
IN partners with truckers to raise human trafficking awareness

Truckers and other commercial drivers see a lot while crisscrossing Indiana, which is why they are partnering with law enforcement this week to raise …

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Research by The Sentencing Project shows the 2021 Black/White Youth Placement rates per 100,000 young people was 278 for Black youth and 93 for white youth. (Adobe Stock)
Juvenile detention rates show big racial disparities in IN, US

Youth incarceration rates have declined in Indiana and nationwide since 2014. But a new study shows young people of color are more likely to be …

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Los tres estados vecinos de Indiana -Illinois, Michigan y Ohio- ya han legalizado el uso recreativo de la marihuana y en Kentucky se permite su uso legal con fines medicinales. (Adobe Stock)
Estados vecinos dejan atrás a Indiana en una 'nube de humo'

La mayoría de los habitantes de Hoosier están de acuerdo con la legalización de la marihuana: el 85% la aprueba, según una …

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Indiana's three neighboring states - Illinois, Michigan and Ohio - have already legalized using recreational marijuana and in Kentucky, it is allowed for legal use medicinally. (Adobe stock)
Neighboring states leave Indiana behind in 'cloud of smoke'

Most Hoosiers are okay with legalizing marijuana -- 85% approve, according to a poll from Indiana Public Radio and Ball State University. However…

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The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports one in three women in the United States has experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. (Adobe Stock)
IN domestic violence rates remain at troubling levels

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The most recent study from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence cites a 181% …

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Numbering fewer than one in 50 U.S. adults, individuals with untreated severe mental illness may be involved in as many as half of all fatal police shootings, according to the Treatment Advocacy Center. (Adobe Stock)
Indy's Clinician-Led Community Response Team Steps Up

What began as a conversation between Indianapolis community leaders about public health and criminal-justice reform in 2021 has led to formation of a …

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Indiana House Bill 1015 allows the state to use cameras to capture and ticket drivers speeding through highway construction zones when workers are present. (Adobe Stock)
Hundreds of New Indiana Laws Start This Weekend

More than 250 new laws take effect Saturday in Indiana. They range from legalizing the ninja weapons known as throwing stars, to creating a 25-foot …

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Intimate partner violence can have long-term emotional, physical and economic effects, and research shows more incidents are being reported against men and people who are transgender. (Adobe Stock)
IN Group to Create Strategic Plan to Prevent Domestic Abuse

A grant has been awarded to a Central Indiana group to increase awareness about domestic violence and its traumatic effect on survivors. Indiana …

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According to a new report, about 600,000 Americans were locked up in county jails in 2021, 75% in pre-trial detention. (Adobe Stock)
Report Reveals Stark Racial Disparities in IN Bail Costs

A new report from Indiana University revealed stark racial disparities in bail costs, and outlined how those higher costs can have long-term impacts …

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According to its website, The Bail Project has provided resources and support for more than 22,000 people nationwide. (Adobe Stock)
Lawsuit Challenges IN Law Restricting Charitable Bail Funds

The state of Indiana is facing a lawsuit over a new law placing restrictions on charitable bail funds. Among other provisions, the law would limit …

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