Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
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Recent News About Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
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Indiana officials seek execution date for convicted murderer
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that he and Attorney General Todd Rokita are seeking the resumption of executions in Indiana prisons, starting with a convicted murderer responsible for the deaths of four people. -
Indiana Court affirms murder conviction in domestic abuse case
Attorney General Todd Rokita and his appeals team have persuaded the Indiana Court of Appeals to affirm the murder conviction of a Schererville man who killed his girlfriend after years of physical violence against her. -
Attorney General sues apartment owners over tenant abandonment allegations
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the owners of two Anderson apartment complexes for allegedly abandoning tenants, allowing Bingham Square Apartments and Madison Square Apartments to fall into extreme disrepair, rendering them unlivable. -
Indiana secures $18 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over talc product claims
Indiana is set to receive $18 million as part of a settlement Attorney General Todd Rokita reached with pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. The payout aims to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising in the company’s marketing of baby powder and body powder products that contain the mineral talc. -
Illegal immigrant's murder-for-hire conviction upheld by Indiana Court of Appeals
An illegal immigrant who killed another man in Columbus, Indiana, in exchange for $3,200 must continue serving a 55-year sentence after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s legal team prevailed at the Indiana Court of Appeals. -
Attorney General Rokita alerts consumers about May product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Indiana residents about important consumer protection concerns related to products recalled in May. The office urges consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who have purchased items that could be harmful to their families. -
Indiana Attorney General leads lawsuit against federal coal mining regulation changes
Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a multistate lawsuit against U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s federal efforts to oversee surface coal mining and reclamation regulations, which he argues undermine state authority. -
Biden administration's HHS rule faces legal challenge over gender transition surgeries
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule that mandates medical providers to perform surgeries and administer hormones for gender transition in both children and adults. -
Attorney general sues Indy man over alleged real estate fraud
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against an Indianapolis man and associated businesses for allegedly defrauding real estate investors. The lawsuit claims that Herbert Whalen continued to manage property investments without a required real estate broker license and concealed prior convictions. -
Attorney General Rokita warns Indiana cities over 'sanctuary' policies
Attorney General Todd Rokita cautioned local officials in several Indiana cities and counties that he will pursue legal action against them after July 1 if they refuse to follow laws aimed at apprehending illegal immigrants. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita intensifies efforts against illegal robocalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team continue to secure significant penalties from illegal robocallers, amassing court wins and settlements that extend beyond Indiana. Last week, Rokita’s office led 49 bipartisan attorneys general from the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force against Avid Telecom, a company responsible for sending 24 billion problematic calls over four years. Despite numerous warnings, Avid Telecom continued transmitting these calls. -
Attorney General Rokita urges vigilance against human trafficking at Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500, recognized globally as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, is set to draw massive crowds. However, large events such as this often create an increased demand for trafficked individuals who are forced into manual labor, sex work, and other services. Attorney General Todd Rokita urges Hoosiers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement. -
Indiana distributes $8.8M in opioid settlement funds under AG Rokita
Attorney General Todd Rokita has announced the distribution of over $8.8 million to various communities in Indiana as part of ongoing opioid settlement funds. This effort is a continuation of the settlements his administration has secured from companies allegedly responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis in the state. -
AG Todd Rokita alerts Hoosiers about April's recalled products
Attorney General Todd Rokita is raising awareness among Indiana residents about the consumer protection concerns related to products that were recalled in April. His office is urging consumers to avail themselves of the remedies available for those who have purchased items that could potentially be harmful to their families. -
Attorney General warns colleges against tolerating antisemitic acts
Following a series of campus protests marked by anti-Jewish propaganda, Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a stern warning to college officials. He emphasized their obligation to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which mandates combating all forms of antisemitism on campuses, or risk losing federal funding. -
Rokita leads 25-state challenge against new EPA rule threatening utility costs
Attorney General Todd Rokita, in conjunction with 24 other attorneys general, has initiated action to prevent the implementation of the Biden administration’s “Clean Power Plan 2.0”. This plan is viewed as an imposition on states and their residents, particularly those in Indiana who rely on coal and gas for their heating, cooling, and lighting needs. Attorney General Rokita's office is spearheading a motion to halt this new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which imposes stringent anti-coal & gas mandates on power plants. -
States file lawsuit against EPA's 'Clean Power Plan 2.0
Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading a lawsuit involving 25 states to challenge a new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule in question is part of what has been termed the "Clean Power Plan 2.0," and according to Rokita, it poses a threat to the reliability of the power grid and could increase utility costs for residents. -
Rokita clarifies no legal requirement for using preferred pronouns at work
Attorney General Todd Rokita and State Representative Mike Speedy have issued an advisory opinion regarding the use of preferred pronouns in the workplace. According to the opinion, neither state nor federal law mandates that employees must use their colleagues' preferred pronouns and names. The opinion suggests that employers are not liable if staff members choose not to use gender-nonconforming names and pronouns, as long as a reasonable person would not perceive the work environment as hostile. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita sues Biden administration over changes to Title IX
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) over recent changes to Title IX regulations. The lawsuit, which includes five other states—Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia—challenges the new rule that allows transgender individuals access to facilities corresponding with their gender identity. -
Attorney General Rokita backs Idaho in Supreme Court abortion law case
Attorney General Todd Rokita is actively challenging federal actions that he perceives as overreaching state laws aimed at protecting life and prohibiting abortions. This week, he supports Idaho in its Supreme Court defense of the Defense of Life Act against potential preemption by the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). In February, Rokita led a 22-state amicus brief backing Idaho's position.