Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
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Recent News About Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
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Indiana officials seek USCIS help on voter citizenship verification
Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales have requested assistance from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to verify the citizenship status of certain voters in Indiana. These voters registered without providing state-issued identification. -
Attorney General warns local officials about ignoring state laws
Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a warning to local officials regarding the enforcement of state laws. This action is part of his ongoing efforts against what he refers to as 'sanctuary cities.' The Attorney General emphasizes the importance of adhering to state legislation, signaling that any deviation will not be tolerated. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 22-state brief on sex-change procedures
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a 22-state effort defending states' authority to ban sex-change procedures for minors. This legal initiative involves filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, with Indiana, Kentucky, and Arkansas at the forefront. -
Indiana attorney general sues landlord for alleged apartment maintenance failures
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal proceedings against RICH-MONS Group LLC, a corporate landlord, over allegations of neglect in maintaining an apartment complex located in Plymouth, Indiana. The lawsuit claims that the landlord violated Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act by failing to properly upkeep The Pointe Apartments. -
Indiana home health provider settles fraud case for $217K
A home health care provider in Highland, Indiana, has reached a $217,000 settlement and faced a criminal conviction after an investigation led by Attorney General Todd Rokita's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The probe revealed that Allpoints Home Health Care Inc. had billed Medicaid for thousands of hours not worked, submitting 1,055 false claims. -
Marriott settles for $52 million over data breach affecting guest reservations
Attorney General Todd Rokita has announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International Inc. This agreement comes after a multi-year investigation by a coalition of 50 attorneys general into a significant data breach that affected the hotel chain's guest reservation database. -
Indiana AG secures $350K restitution against concrete company
Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken action against a home improvement contractor accused of defrauding Indiana homeowners. The contractor allegedly collected significant sums from customers without delivering the promised services. -
Indiana offers virtual training to combat rising antisemitism
Attorney General Todd Rokita recently conducted a training session aimed at addressing antisemitism in Indiana. Held on September 20, the event sought to educate attorneys, law enforcement officers, and others on preventing harassment, intimidation, threats, and other illegal conduct linked to antisemitism. Following its success, the training will be available on-demand for one year. -
Attorney General alerts Hoosiers about September's product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Indiana residents about consumer protection issues related to household products recalled in September. The announcement encourages consumers to utilize available options for those who have purchased potentially harmful items. -
State attorneys general sue FCC over new inmate call cost regulations
Attorney General Todd Rokita is spearheading a legal challenge against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alongside 13 other states. The coalition opposes a new FCC rule that limits phone call costs for inmates, which they argue could impede local law enforcement's ability to monitor inmate communications. -
Attorneys general seek transparency from ActBlue on donation practices
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are leading a 19-state effort to address concerns over potential fraudulent and illegal activities in political fundraising. The initiative targets ActBlue, a major fundraising platform, seeking information on its safeguards against improper donation practices. -
Indiana AG requests execution date for cop killer
Attorney General Todd Rokita has requested the Indiana Supreme Court to set an execution date for Benjamin Ritchie, who was convicted of killing Beech Grove Police Officer William Toney on September 29, 2000. -
Lawsuit filed against Indy car dealer over alleged 14 million mile odometer rollback
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis car dealer, alleging the dealer illegally rolled back odometers on vehicles sold to unsuspecting consumers who believed they were purchasing lower-mileage vehicles. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita challenges mandatory pronoun policies in schools
Attorney General Todd Rokita is advocating for students' First Amendment rights in a legal brief arguing that the government cannot compel students to use others' "preferred pronouns" against their deeply held beliefs. Rokita, along with a coalition of attorneys general, has challenged school administrators nationwide who enforce "anti-harassment" rules that require students to conform to gender identity preferences or face consequences. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita offers election participation guidance to Indiana's religious leaders
In the midst of the election season, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that his office has offered guidance to religious leaders and churches in Indiana about how they can legally participate in activities available to all Americans. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita issues opinion on protections against campus antisemitism
At a time of unprecedented antisemitism across the United States, Attorney General Todd Rokita has clarified in an advisory opinion that laws protect Jewish individuals from various forms of antisemitic harassment in educational settings. -
Rokita leads multistate suit against EPA's 'Clean Power Plan 2.0
On September 9, 2024, Attorney General Todd Rokita and fellow plaintiffs filed an opening brief in federal appeals court challenging a new EPA rule introduced by the Biden-Harris administration. The lawsuit argues that the rule is unlawful and poses significant threats to the reliability of America’s power grid, utility costs for consumers, job security, and the overall economy. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita alerts public on harmful household product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is raising awareness among Indiana residents about consumer protection concerns regarding products recalled in August. The office urges consumers to take necessary actions if they have purchased any of the recalled items that could pose a risk to their families. -
Attorney General Rokita supports legislative efforts on property tax relief
Attorney General Todd Rokita has expressed his support for lawmakers addressing property tax issues affecting Indiana residents. In a statement issued today, Rokita emphasized the widespread demand for property tax relief across the state. -
Gary officials repeal unlawful immigration ordinance following pressure from state authorities
Attorney General Todd Rokita issued a statement today following the Gary Common Council's decision to repeal an unlawful immigration ordinance. "We sent a blunt message to Gary officials that they needed to follow the law. As a result, the Gary Common Council officially voted to repeal, in its entirety, its unlawful immigration ordinance," Rokita said.