Articles tagged as: protests
June 9, 2021
Indiana State Museum Exhibits Protest Murals
The Indiana State Museum will feature six murals as part of an exhibition by Indianapolis artists. RESPONSE: Images and Sounds of a Movement are expressions its creators hope will spur conversation about how and why last years social and racial inequity protests occurred in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 7, 2021
Woman Pleads Guilty To Striking Indianapolis Protesters
The incident occurred June 8 on Monument Circle during a demonstration over the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Indianapolis police shooting deaths of Dreasjon Reed and McHale Rose.
Read MoreApril 6, 2021
Indiana Activist Accused Of Attempted Murder During Portland Protests
According to court records, an unexploded Molotov cocktail made from a beer growler produced key evidence that helped lead to charges against an Indiana man who authorities said had come to Portland, Oregon for protests.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021
Experts, Organizers Weigh In On The Potential Consequences Of 'Rioting' Bill On Protests
Indiana lawmakers want to increase penalties for some protests -- including those that may cause property damage. Critics say this is just the most recent punitive measure aimed at Black Lives Matter protesters, and Indiana isn't the only state with this kind of legislation.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2021
Report Details Response To Indianapolis Protests And Riots
A report profiling the police and city response to the riots and protests in Indianapolis this past summer was released Friday. The findings focus on the last weekend in May when violence broke out following peaceful protests calling for social justice and police reform.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2021
Republicans Pull Back Slightly On Bill Criminalizing Many Protesters
The measure's initial language said anyone at such a protest could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor unless they immediately leave or alert police, whether or not they were involved in the violence.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2021
Senate Committee Debates Bill Criminalizing Many Protesters
Legislation debated in a Senate committee Tuesday would turn almost anyone who participates in a protest that turns violent into criminals.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2021
Pro-Trump Protest Expected Outside Indiana Statehouse Sunday Didn't Materialize
Protesters were expected to gather outside the Indiana Statehouse Sunday afternoon in support of President Donald Trump and his false claims of election fraud.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
IMPD Preparing to Respond if Demonstrations at the Statehouse Turn Violent
The FBI believes armed far-right extremist groups plan to march at all state capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration on Jan. 20.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Indiana Preparing For Armed Protests Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
The FBI is warning of armed protests in all 50 state capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
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