Indiana AG sues Merrillville over claims of interference with ICE enforcement
By Samantha Horton, WFYI | Published on August 3, 2026 in Government, Politics, Statewide News
The lawsuit lists two Merrillville property owners — Opus Development Company and Tradeline Properties LLC — that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita claims town officials prevented potential sales of facilities to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Brandon Smith / IPB News File Photo)
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the town council of Merrillville for claims local officials are interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
The lawsuit is the first to put the state’s most recently enacted immigration law to the test.
The 23-page court filing cites the FAIRNESS Act that prohibits local government, schools and law enforcement from impeding ICE operations. The new law strengthens the state’s ability to eliminate sanctuary cities.
The lawsuit lists two Merrillville property owners — Opus Development Company and Tradeline Properties LLC — that Rokita claims town officials prevented potential sales of facilities to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
https://indianapublicradio.org/news/2026/08/indiana-ag-sues-merrillville-over-claims-of-interference-with-ice-enforcement/
