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How We Got Here
House Bill 1001 Passed
Indiana legislature eliminates alumni-elected trustee positions as part of budget legislation, ending 134 years of alumni elections.
Lawsuit Filed
Justin Vasel files Vasel v. Braun with ACLU of Indiana support, challenging the constitutionality of eliminating alumni-elected trustee positions.
Amended Complaint Filed
An amended complaint is filed in Vasel v. Braun. The motion for preliminary injunction is voluntarily withdrawn.
Defendant Dallis-Comentale Dismissed
The court grants the motion to dismiss defendant Dallis-Comentale from the Vasel v. Braun case.
Senate Bill 110 Introduced
Legislation introduced to restore alumni elections to the IU Board of Trustees.
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Filed
Both sides in Vasel v. Braun file motions for summary judgment on the constitutional question.
SB 110 Stalls in Committee
Senate Bill 110 did not receive a committee hearing this session. Its provisions could still be added as an amendment to other legislation.
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