ACLU of Indiana Sues Attorney General's Office Over Alleged Free Speech Violation
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana has filed a federal lawsuit against the Indiana Attorney General's Office, specifically targeting Kurt Spivey, the director of investigations. The lawsuit arises from an incident involving Monroe County resident Lee Lawmaster, who posted the number '86' on the Facebook pages of several Indiana elected officials, including Attorney General Todd Rokita. The term '86' is often used as slang for 'to throw out or get rid of.' An investigator from the Attorney General's Office visited Lawmaster, warning him that his posts could lead to an indictment for threats. The ACLU argues that Lawmaster's posts were a form of protected political speech under the First Amendment. The lawsuit claims that the investigator's actions constituted intimidation and a violation of Lawmaster's free speech rights. 
