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News & Announcements: 10/2026

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Wed, 2026-10-07
Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker to Retire August 5, 2027; Southern District of Indiana Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the federal judiciary, United States Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker has notified Chief District Judge James R. Sweeney II of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana of his intention to retire on August 5, 2027. A Public Notice seeking applicants to fill the vacancy that will be created by Judge Baker’s departure has been posted on the Southern District of Indiana’s website and can be accessed here. 

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Mon, 2026-10-05
The Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Celebrates America 250 with "My Heroes and Our Struggles for Democracy," featuring Dr. James H. Madison, Historian and Author

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is thrilled to announce a special luncheon and keynote presentation titled "My Heroes and Our Struggles for Democracy" on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The luncheon will commence at 11:30 am, followed by remarks at 12:30 pm by Dr. James H. Madison. Dr. Madison, one of Indiana’s preeminent historians and the Thomas and Kathryn Miller Professor Emeritus of History at Indiana University, will showcase a few of his heroes, mostly Hoosiers, who endeavored to strengthen our democratic traditions enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. The event will be held at the Indy Chamber, 111 Monument Circle, Suite 2200. The event is open to members of the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and registration is required. For full details, see the Press Release.