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Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the town of Merrillville after they passed a resolution opposing a proposed federal immigration detention center, claiming it violates the state’s Fairness Act. Rokita previously warned the town and demanded they retract the resolution, but the council stood firm, citing First Amendment rights. Councilwoman Keesha Hardaway says the lawsuit is an attempt to silence local voices, while DHS says no new centers are planned for Merrillville. The ACLU of Indiana is reviewing the case for potential First Amendment violations, as ICE facilities nationwide face mounting scrutiny over abuse allegations. Meanwhile, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan opposes the plan in his district, urging the administration to reconsider using commercial buildings for detention without local consultation.

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