Proposed Indiana law requires 25 feet between police, bystanders
The offense would be a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
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The offense would be a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
On Wednesday, the Indiana House Education Committee considered House Bill 1177, which would provide firearms training to school personnel. Afterward, a statement was released by ranking Democrat of the Indiana
"In short, this bill is wildly unconstitutional," said Katie Blair, Indiana ACLU public policy director. "We will use every tool available to us to fight this."
Some Indiana courts have struggled to get people to serve on juries in recent years, hurting juror diversity and, in some cases, forcing judges to declare mistrials. Some lawmakers hope raising jury compensation might help.
Some Indiana courts have struggled to get people to serve on juries in recent years, hurting juror diversity and, in some cases, forcing judges to declare mistrials.