Indiana college ID voting ban goes back into effect as injunction is stayed

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 481

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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An Indiana law banning the use of public university student identification cards for voting is back in effect after a Monday order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit — as early voting for the state’s May 5 primary continues.

A federal judge last week blocked enforcement when he granted a preliminary injunction sought by voter advocates alleging the ban “deliberately abridges young voters’ right to vote.”

The plaintiffs include Count …

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