Tensions are rising across Northwest Indiana as the Lake County Board of Commissioners nears a decision in the coming weeks between Gary and Hobart to host a new multimillion-dollar convention center. The proposal has surfaced a regional divide, with officials in nearby cities that host competing casinos taking public stances on the possibility of the […]
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Indiana Attorney General ‘Pushing Forward’ with Lawsuit against Gary
This story was originally published by The Indiana Citizen. As Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita claimed a “big win” in his sanctuary cities lawsuit against the city of East Chicago, his office is continuing to litigate a similar lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff and preparing to file a complaint against the city of Gary. […]
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Indiana Attorney General Tells Gary, East Chicago to End Immigration Protections
This story was originally published by The Indiana Citizen. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening four municipalities across the state with legal action if they do not rescind local policies that, he says, enable illegal immigration, but state Senate Democrats assert this is a ploy for his own political gain. The four letters – […]