ACLU files First Amendment lawsuit against Porter County Education Services

ACLU files First Amendment lawsuit against Porter County Education Services

ByKyle W. Bell

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Porter County Education Services (PCES) on behalf of a teacher’s aide who was fired for speaking to a student outside of class time about matters unrelated to school. “School administrators shouldn’t need to be reminded that teachers have a right to speak to…

ACLU Sues South Bend Over Common Council Social Media Ordinance

ACLU Sues South Bend Over Common Council Social Media Ordinance

ByKyle W. Bell

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the city of South Bend over its recently-passed ordinance that regulates social media and Internet usage. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana in South Bend on behalf of Councilman Oliver Davis (6th District). The…