As number of license-plate readers surge, more Hoosiers are pushing back (copy)

Marshall County, Indiana, has seen a surge in license-plate-reading cameras over the last four years, fueling both celebrated crime-solving success and growing apprehension from locals. Law enforcement credits the technology with solving major cases, but a wave of second thoughts has prompted more Hoosiers to speak out.

As number of license-plate readers surge, more Hoosiers are pushing back (copy)

Miss Manners: High school reunion class wants to include the cause of death on memorials

A high school reunion committee is debating whether to display the cause of death of former classmates at the memorial table. Some believe such details are informative, while others argue it’s gruesome and undermines the event’s spirit of celebration.

Samantha Bresnahan column: Indiana must put guardrails on the use of automatic license plate readers

When a Colorado woman was wrongly accused of stealing packages, authorities relied on footage from automatic license plate readers. Her ordeal exposed serious flaws in the technology and sparked calls for Indiana lawmakers to adopt tighter safeguards to protect innocent citizens.

Samantha Bresnahan column: Indiana must put guardrails on the use of automatic license plate readers

US Justice Department sues 6 more states, including NY and California, in its quest for voter data

The Justice Department has expanded its legal efforts by suing six more states, including New York and California, over access to voter data. Michigan’s secretary of state calls it an “illegal and unconstitutional power grab,” as federal officials refuse to reveal why they want this information.

US Justice Department sues 6 more states, including NY and California, in its quest for voter data

Texas bill would monitor wastewater for the abortion medication mifepristone

Texas could soon monitor wastewater for abortion medications like mifepristone if a new legislative bill passes. The legislation, part of a broader push by anti-abortion advocates including Students for Life of America, aims to detect these substances in the state’s wastewater systems.

Texas bill would monitor wastewater for the abortion medication mifepristone