Judge hears motions on IU trustee lawsuit

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 489

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana argued in Monroe Circuit Court Friday that a last-minute provision to the state budget last year unconstitutionally singles out Indiana University by removing the ability of IU alumni to directly elect trustees.

House Enrolled Act 1001 grants that power exclusively to the governor — who now appoints all nine trustees to the powerful board responsible for IU’s budget, tuition rates and academic programs.

Prior to HEA 1001, alumni …

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