US EditionNew lawsuit challenges budget bill's changes to Indiana University's board of trustees
- On May 7, 2025, the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union initiated legal action in Monroe Circuit Court to dispute modifications made to the method of selecting members of Indiana University's board.
- The lawsuit alleges that House Enrolled Act 1001, signed by Governor Mike Braun, violates the Indiana Constitution's ban on special legislation by removing alumni voting rights.
- Previously, IU alumni elected three of nine trustees, but the new law grants the governor sole authority to appoint all members, unlike other Indiana public universities.
- Ken Falk, the ACLU Legal Director, argued that the recent measures breach the Indiana Constitution’s ban on special legislation. Plaintiff Justin Vasel expressed surprise that his initial effort would involve defending the very role’s continued existence.
- The lawsuit seeks to block the law to preserve alumni voting rights, as thousands prepare to vote for the June 1, 2025, trustee election after over 130 years of alumni participation.
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ACLU sues governor’s office over change to IU board of trustees
Just one day after Gov. Mike Braun signed the state’s next two-year budget into law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit to halt a provision slipped last-minute into the must-pass legislation last month.
Indiana ACLU sues Gov. Braun over section of budget bill targeting Indiana University
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- In a lawsuit filed this week by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Governor Mike Braun is accused of approving a section to the budget bill (HEA 1001) that changes Indiana University's Board of Trustees' selection process, which they claim violates the Indiana Constitution.
New lawsuit challenges budget bill's changes to Indiana University's board of trustees
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is now being sued after the decision for him to assume full control over Indiana University's board of trustees was added to the newly passed budget bill. Justin Vasel, an alumnus of the university and a candidate for the university's board of trustees' election, sued Braun, claiming that the decision surrounding the board is unconstitutional under Indiana law. Vasel is being represented by the ACLU of Ind…
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ACLU of Indiana Files Lawsuit Against Governor Braun Over IU Board of Trustees Change
BrianAJackson/Getty Images STATEWIDE–The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Indiana Governor Mike Braun over the state budget bill that would change how the Board of Trustees at Indiana University are selected. Prior to the change in the law, IU alumni had the ability to elect three trustee members. But now, the law says Governor Braun will make those three appointments, leaving the alumni with no role whatsoever. The ACLU filed the sui…
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