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Rokita threatens St. Joseph, Lake County sheriffs with lawsuits over alleged immigration policies

Brandon Smith

The Indiana attorney general's office is pursuing legal action in court against Monroe County.
Indiana AG Todd Rokita sues East Chicago over ‘sanctuary city’ policies

Sara Wittmeyer

In a statement, Rokita said he was suing East Chicago because the city is operating as "a sanctuary city, giving safe harbor to illegal aliens, against federal and state law.”
AG Rokita threatens legal action against locals with ‘sanctuary city’ laws

His office said it sent letters to East Chicago, Gary, West Lafayette and Monroe County.
Indiana Republicans seek to legally enforce ban on sanctuary cities

Brandon Smith

The Indiana Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit involving Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities, ruling private citizens couldn't prove they had standing to sue.