Articles tagged as: U.S. Department of Justice
September 20, 2024
Hendricks County to pay $300,000 after DOJ alleges anti-Muslim zoning practices
The Department of Justice this week ordered Hendricks County to pay $300,000 and change its policies after alleging the county illegally denied zoning approval to an Islamic organization’s proposed development.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2022
Indiana State Nursing Board changes policies to address federal law violation
The Indiana State Nursing Board has agreed to change its policies to address its violation of federal law.
Read MoreJune 16, 2022
Clarksville denies it violated civil rights statutes by rejecting police candidate with HIV
An attorney for the southern Indiana town of Clarksville is denying allegations that it revoked a job offer to a prospective police officer because of his HIV diagnosis.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
No charges for agents in botched Larry Nassar probe
The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation of sports doctor Larry Nassar despite learning in 2015 that he was accused of sexually assaulting female gymnasts.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2022
U.S. Department of Justice says Indiana Nursing Board illegally discriminates
The Indiana State Nursing Board violated federal law by discriminating against nurses with substance use disorders, according to a Department of Justice finding.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2021
Indiana hairdresser linked to QAnon to be jailed for Capitol rioting
Like many Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Dona Sue Bissey has promoted the QAnon conspiracy theory on social media.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2021
8 US Attorney Picks By Biden Would Include Historic Firsts
The White House says Zachary Myers, who specializes in national security and cyber matters as a federal prosecutor in Maryland, would be the first Black U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Indiana.
Read MoreMay 28, 2021
DOJ Settles Employment Case For Wrongfully Fired Military Member
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement this week with a central Indiana furniture store for failing to rehire a soldier upon return from duty.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
IU Law Professor Joins President Biden's Justice Department
Dawn Johnsen, an Indiana University law professor, has joined the U.S. Department of Justice under President Joe Biden's new administration.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2020
Federal Funds For Safe Neighborhood Project
The Department of Justices Project Safe Neighborhoods announced grants for programs that target community outreach, gun crime reduction and data improvement.
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