ALT Text that reads: TODAY is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in indiana. Planning to vote by mail? Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. tonight, Oct. 22.

ALT Text that reads: who qualifies? To vote by mail in Indiana, you must have a qualifying reason, such as: Being 65 or older Having a disability or illness Working the entire time polls are open Being outside your county on Election Day while polls are open Lacking transportation to the polls Other qualifying reasons also apply.

ALT Text that reads: How to apply: Go to IndianaVoters.com, then select “VOTE BY MAIL OR TRAVELING BOARD.” Input your voter registration information to navigate to the Voter Portal. Select your desired option from “Want to apply for an Absentee Ballot?” Select a qualifying reason and verify your identity using an accepted ID number or documentation. You generally don't need to submit proof of your qualifying reason, but you must certify that it's true.

ALT Text that reads: Returning your ballot Make sure you don’t wait until Election Day to mail your ballot! Oct. 27 is the last recommended date to return your absentee ballot by mail. All ballots must be received by by your county election office by 6 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. If you have to return your ballot after Oct. 27, we recommend delivering it to your county election office in-person.

ALT Yesterday, a federal appeals court once again rejected the State’s attempt to stop Planned Parenthood from sharing truthful information about legal out-of-state abortion care with young patients. This means providers can continue discussing legal out-of-state options without fear of government punishment. The First Amendment protects these conversations, even when the government disagrees with the care being discussed.

ALT A social media post with the following text: "That is coercion by any measure," - U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker. An Indiana AG investigator showed up at a Hoosier's home and threatened prosecution over political Facebook posts. We sued. Now, a court has blocked further threats to silence him.

ALT More text reading: Criticizing elected officials is not a crime. Still, an Attorney General investigator showed up at Lee Lawmaster’s home, displayed his badge, and warned he could be indicted over political Facebook comments. The First Amendment protects your right to criticize the government, and public officials cannot use their authority to intimidate people into silence. A federal judge has now issued a preliminary injunction to stop further threats against Lawmaster over his political speech, but the case continues.

ALT Poster with a maroon background featuring the ACLU logo and white text reading, "We're two weeks from Election Day, but you can vote now." A pink button below says, "Find early voting: indianavoters.com," accompanied by a small message, "Vote like your rights depend on it." Pink stars are scattered around the text.

ALT This image shows a social media post from ACLU Indiana discussing a proposed constitutional amendment related to judges denying bail in Indiana. The post mentions a blog on Public Question 1, detailing the amendment's context and implications for individuals not arrested or convicted. An image of a gavel and legal scales accompanies the post.

ALT Graphic with a red-and-black close-up image of an eye above large text reading, “BIG BROTHER should just be reality TV — not our reality.” Below, text reads: “Join us in getting automatic license plate readers out of our communities.” ACLU logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Raymond Powell, the executive director at Mumineen Community Development Corporation, sits on a bench. The post features the quote: "Let’s just say you’re found not guilty, and there are a lot of cases where that happens... Now your schooling is messed up, your housing is messed up, and your employment is messed up. It’s all in shambles, man. And then you got to rebuild all of that."

ALT This image is a graphic titled "What is Public Question 1?" It explains that Public Question 1 in Indiana asks voters if they want to expand judges' authority to deny bail and keep people in jail before conviction. The graphic includes the ACLU Indiana logo.

ALT The image is a red poster with text discussing ballot language related to the Constitution of the State of Indiana. It states that a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong, and extends this to other offenses if clear and convincing evidence suggests no conditions could protect others or the community. It cites Article 1, Section 17 of the Indiana Constitution and includes the ACLU Indiana logo.

ALT The image is a poster from ACLU Indiana with the question "What does my vote mean?" It describes voting options: "Voting Yes" approves an amendment allowing judges to deny bail and keep someone in jail before trial. "Voting No" rejects the amendment, maintaining Indiana's current right to bail with exceptions for murder and treason. ACLU Indiana's logo is at the bottom.

ALT A poster from ACLU Indiana with the title "What else should I know?" It discusses the implications of a proposed amendment allowing detention without bail, even for misdemeanors, under Public Question 1. It notes that prosecutors must meet legal standards, but individuals could be detained before conviction. The URL for more information is included at the bottom.

ALT ACLU “Know Your Rights” graphic titled “To Vote Free From Intimidation.” It states that voters have the right to vote without intimidation; threatening or intimidating someone to interfere with their right to vote is a federal crime and is also prohibited under most state laws. It also states that deploying federal immigration agents, the U.S. military, National Guard, or other federal officials to interfere with elections or voting rights is illegal.

ALT ACLU “What You Can Do” voting rights graphic encouraging people to make a voting plan, consider voting early, check state deadlines, and report voter intimidation to local election officials. It lists Election Protection Hotline numbers for voters experiencing intimidation: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (English), 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (Spanish), 1-888-API-VOTE (Asian languages), and 1-844-YALLA-US (Arabic).

ALT This image shows a social media post by ACLU Indiana. The text informs Hoosiers that early voting has started and emphasizes the importance of understanding judge retention on the ballot. It encourages reading the section on voter guides. Below the text is a related image of a courtroom with a mirrorindy.org headline about the retention of Appeals and Tax Court judges.

ALT A graphic with bold text stating, "Remember: November 3rd is the deadline to vote, not the start." It mentions early voting opened on October 6th and advises visiting IndianaVoters.in.gov for voting locations. It encourages doing research before voting and emphasizes the impact of decisions on statewide matters. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana (ACLU IN) logo is at the bottom.

ALT A graphic with a dark background and bold pink exclamation marks at the top. It states, "3 WEEKS" in large pink text. Below, it reads: "Three weeks from now, Nov. 3, is the final day to vote, Election Day. But guess what? Early voting is already open through Nov. 2! Swipe to learn how to find your polling location." The bottom includes "Vote like your rights depend on it" and the ACLU logo. An outline of Indiana and three stars are also present.

ALT Purple poster with instructions for finding early voting locations. Steps include visiting IndianaVoters.com, clicking "Find Your Polling Place," entering personal details, and accessing the Voter Portal. The poster includes the ACLU and Vote logos.

ALT This image features a person with long hair and glasses, wearing a patterned top. Next to them is a quote by Lenny Foster about the commitment during the 71-day occupation of Wounded Knee. At the bottom, there is text indicating "Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026" and the ACLU logo.

ALT An informational graphic titled "Before This Land Became 'Indiana'." It discusses the history of Indigenous nations, mentioning the Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Wea, Piankashaw, and Delaware (Lenape). The text highlights the forced migration of Potawatomi people in 1838. The graphic includes the ACLU IN logo and notes "Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026.

ALT Image featuring text on a beige background. The title at the top reads, "Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day." Below, a paragraph highlights Indigenous communities' efforts to preserve culture, language, and traditions, emphasizing justice and self-governance. Bolded text states, "The ACLU stands alongside Indigenous peoples in defending their rights" to vote, protest, practice religions, and live free from discrimination and government abuse. The bottom left displays "ACLU IN," and the bottom right corner says "Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026.

ALT The image is a digital poster from ACLU Indiana stating "YES! YOU CAN VOTE" with a list of groups eligible to vote, including previously incarcerated individuals, recently naturalized citizens, those experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, transgender individuals, college students, and those turning 18 by election day. It features check marks and a design with a black background and yellow accents.

ALT Bright yellow ACLU Latine Heritage Month graphic honoring Adela Vázquez, featuring a portrait of Vázquez in a strapless patterned top, statement earrings, and a red flower in her hair. The graphic includes her quote: “No, my dear. I’m going to be a bitch till the day I die, I’m going to do my nails, I’m going to do my hair, whatever the fuck I want to do. Don’t tell me to dress like a boy.” She is identified as a transgender activist and performer. Photography credit: Xeenuh/Wikicommons. Colorful pink, orange, green, and blue accents frame the design, with the ACLU logo at the bottom.

ALT Text reading Abolish the Death Penalty

ALT We made it almost a century. The last public execution in the United States was in 1936. Now, the U.S. is reversing course after the military announced they would be livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, who is to be killed by firing squad. State-sponsored executions have no place in modern society, period. Turning them into a spectator event adds another lawyer of cruelty that we must never accept.

ALT The execution is set to take place on Dec. 3. According to Reuters, this would be the first known broadcast/livestream of a lawful execution. This barbarity cannot be allowed to proceed. An image of people at small flags and the headline for the Reuters article: Explainer: How the US plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice