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As Indiana’s Attorney General, fighting for your liberty is my top priority. Below are some highlights of our work!

​​​​◊ Reviewing Rokita

​​​​◊ Defending Our 2nd Amendment Rights

◊ Taking Action Against Failing Emergency Providers

◊ Responding To Critical Immigration Legislation

​​​​◊ Fighting Against Illegal Immigration

​​​​◊ Protecting Hoosiers From Fraudsters

​​​​◊ Staying Vigilant For Free Speech

​​​​◊ Celebrating Valentine's Day With Unclaimed Property

​​​​◊ Warning Of January Product Recalls

How can we help you? Contact our Office for additional information, resources and more. 

REVIEWING ROKITA
"Thank you AG Rokita for watching over our children" -Beth

"Please continue to fight for what is True and Good and Just. We will pray for you and others." - Tyler

"Keep up the good work! I’m very glad to see you enforcing cooperation with ICE in St Joseph county. " - Joseph

"Thank you Mr. Rokita for taking the steps to hold the Sheriff accountable in South Bend, no one should be above the law." - Mark

"Your office has accomplished great things for Hoosier parents. Keep up the great work!" - Jerrald

"Keep going Todd. We appreciate what you are doing!" - Deb

"Thank you! Hold IMPD accountable to the fullest extent of the law." - Maggie

"This is good news! It sounds like the Indiana AG is doing his job. Protecting citizens who live there and not the aliens that are there ILLEGALLY!" - Patricia

"So thankful to have an Attorney General that does what he says and is helping getting these criminals off our streets." - Michael

"Thank you, AG Rokita! Make Indiana safe!" - Christine
AROUND INDIANA

with Attorney General Todd Rokita
Feb. 21: AG Rokita attends CPAC

Attorney General Todd Rokita said it was great to be at the  Conservative Political Action Conference to talk about our work to protect your individual liberties. Under the Biden Admin, Attorneys General were the last line of defense to stop their blatant and constant federal overreach, and now we are the first line of defense for President Trump against the deep state.Feb. 17: Top OAG staff testifies in support of critical immigration legislation

Blake Lanning, our Assistant Chief Deputy, testified in support of a much needed immigration bill.

From penalizing employers for hiring illegal aliens to strengthening our sanctuary city law, several correct steps are being done in this legislation to help make Indiana safer.

He breaks down in detail it's importance. Watch here.Feb. 13: AG Rokita delivers speech at AFP Day

Attorney General Todd Rokita had the opportunity to address members of Americans for Prosperity group at the statehouse. He said as grass-roots activists, they stand on the front lines of defending America’s founding ideals.Feb. 13: AG Rokita speaks at ARC of Indiana Annual Valentine's Day event

Attorney General Todd Rokita was happy to speak to attendees at the ARC of Indiana Annual Valentine's Day event. He thanked the group for everything they do for Hoosiers with IDD and their families. As a father to a special needs son, AG Rokita stands with them in the fight to protect critical funding for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy.Feb. 12: OAG staff gives scam presentation at OLLI

 OAG staff gave another important presentation on Consumer Protection & Scam Prevention at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The Hoosiers in attendance walked away with valuable knowledge on how to protect themselves from fraud, identity theft, and scams. Our outreach division is constantly sharing their expertise and helps our community stay safe in an increasingly digital world.Feb. 8: AG Rokita celebrates others at Servant's Heart Awards Gala

Attorney General Todd Rokita had a fantastic night with many dear friends at the Servant's Heart Award Gala. He said it was nice to celebrate selfless Hoosiers who put others first and make our communities better. Thank you to the People Helping People Network for putting this incredible event together.Feb. 5: AG Rokita swears in new DAGs

Attorney General Todd Rokita had the honor of recently swearing in 12 new Deputy Attorneys General. These individuals are dedicated to putting you first and serving the state with a servant's heart. We're happy to welcome them to our amazing team and look forward to fighting alongside them as we protect your rights and uphold the rule of law.Feb. 4: AG Rokita participates in fireside 
chat at AIC

During the Association of Indiana Counties Legislative Conference, AG Rokita participated in fireside chat. He said it's always important to have these open conversations with county officials to discuss top issues like illegal immigration that's negatively impacting our communities and highlight the work our office is doing to protect Hoosiers.Feb. 4: AG Rokita speaks at TeenPact

Attorney General Todd Rokita was proud to attend and speak at TeenPact. He said it's always an honor to speak with TeenPact students because they all have the potential to be great future leaders!
NEWS ABOUT THE OFFICE
 

Hoosier car buyers get restitution thanks to Attorney General Todd Rokita’s settlements with allegedly deceptive dealers 

Attorney General Todd Rokita last month obtained thousands in consumer restitution for Hoosiers who bought cars from auto dealers allegedly engaged in deceptive conduct, including odometer fraud 

The settlements are a continuation of Attorney General Rokita’s work to ensure Hoosiers receive true and accurate information when purchasing a car.  

“Buying a car is one of the two biggest purchases most people make,” Attorney General Rokita said. “As part of our mission protecting consumers, we want to ensure Hoosiers can make informed choices based on true and accurate information. We have no tolerance for dealers who engage in deceptive sales practices that hurt both consumers and the reputations of dealers who operate with honesty and integrity — who comprise the vast majority.” 

Attorney General Rokita’s team entered settlements with four dealers in January — Flexible Auto Sales, Zoom Auto Sales, US Auto Finance and Nissan of Warsaw.  

Flexible Auto Sales entered into a consent judgment after allegedly tampering with and lowering the mileage on vehicle odometers and representing false low mileages to consumers. Under the terms of the settlement, Flexible Auto Sales is ordered to pay consumer restitution in the amount of $101,077. The owner of Flexible Auto Sales is also barred from owning, operating or managing a car dealership in the future. Flexible Auto Sales had previously ceased operations after Attorney General Rokita filed his lawsuit.  

Zoom Auto Sales entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance (“AVC”) after allegedly failing to inform purchasing consumers that the vehicles they were purchasing had “rebuilt” title brands. Under the terms of the AVC, Zoom Auto Sales agreed to pay consumer restitution in the amount of $13,575.  

US Auto Finance entered into an AVC after allegedly advertising vehicles for specific prices and then significantly raising those prices for consumers who chose to finance their vehicles. Prior to entering the AVC, US Auto Finance credited the accounts of 110 consumers who were overcharged in the total amount of $240,759. 

Nissan of Warsaw entered into an AVC after allegedly sending out a prize mailing that included deceptive statements, including allegedly falsely representing that recipients had won a prize when they had not. Under the terms of the AVC, Nissan of Warsaw paid a civil penalty in the amount of $17,250.  

Consumers who believe they have encountered wrongful business practices are encouraged to file complaints with the Attorney General at  www.in.gov/attorneygeneral.  

Copies of the four settlements are attached. 

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• Flexible Auto Sales Consent Judgement
• Nissan of Warsaw AVC
• US Auto Finance AVC
• Zoom Auto AVC

Citing state law, Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks dismissal of long-running Gary lawsuit against gun makers

The courts must dismiss Gary’s 25-year-old lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers, Attorney General Todd Rokita said.

“From the get-go, Gary’s lawsuit amounted to a swipe at Hoosiers’ Second Amendment rights,” Attorney General Rokita said. “In effect, the city is trying to use the courts rather than the legislature to enact gun policies and regulate law-abiding citizens’ access to weapons and ammunition.”

Under a law passed in 2024, only the State of Indiana has the authority to pursue the type of legal action the city is attempting, Attorney General Rokita argued in a brief filed last week with the Indiana Court of Appeals.

“The state legislature — acting on behalf of the everyday Hoosiers who elect its members — confers to cities and towns certain powers and functions,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The City of Gary cannot, then, choose to exercise powers that the legislature expressly has forbidden.”

In Gary’s lawsuit — originally brought in August 1999 against 11 firearm manufacturers, one firearm wholesaler, five retailers and other defendants — the city alleges that the defendants manufactured, designed, marketed or sold firearms that were later used to commit crimes within the city.

The brief is attached.

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• Smith and Wesson Brief

Dillsboro nonprofit ambulance company endangers community by failing to provide services, Attorney Todd Rokita alleges in lawsuit

Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that the nonprofit Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit Inc. has shown itself unable to provide services to the community — thereby endangering the lives of Hoosiers through lengthy wait times in emergency situations. 

“Dillsboro and surrounding Dearborn County residents deserve an ambulance service provider that responds to calls in a timely manner,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The nonprofit assets held by this corporation should be put to use for their intended purpose. Their response time is unacceptable when lives are truly at stake.” 

Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit was incorporated in 1965 for the purpose of providing emergency services in and around Dillsboro. It operated in that capacity from 1965 until 2024 when it failed to obtain a contract for services in Dearborn County. 

The lawsuit alleges that Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit’s response rate has been falling since at least 2021 and has bottomed out at responding to a mere 12% of calls — forcing the local community to engage additional service providers and expend resources to cover the services that the defendant failed to provide.     

Attorney General Rokita is bringing this lawsuit under the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act in order to request that a receiver be appointed over Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit to wind down the corporation’s affairs and ensure the corporate assets are being used for the benefit of the citizens of Dillsboro and surrounding communities in Dearborn County. 

The lawsuit and a related court document are attached.  

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• Dillsboro Complaint
• Dillsboro Motion

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Attorney General Todd Rokita responds to House Judiciary Committee pushing forward critical immigration legislation

Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following response to the House Judiciary Committee passing HB 1531, which would help combat the immigration crisis impacting Indiana communities:

“Today, we testified in support of much needed legislation that directly helps combat the illegal immigration problem our communities are facing.

“From penalizing employers for hiring illegal aliens to strengthening our sanctuary city law, several correct steps are being done in this legislation to stop the “magnet” that’s pulling illegals here who consequently drive-up crime and sex trafficking which strains our police officers and overwhelms our health care services and schools.

“All of this is unfair to the rest of us who have to pay these public safety and health care costs just to then watch as our kids’ education suffers too. All of this is happening while our jobs get displaced…just so the leftists in our communities and schools can feel good about exercising their twisted America last ideology. Enough is enough.  

“Law-abiding and taxpaying Hoosiers have been treated extremely unfairly for far too long. Thank you to State Reps. J.D. Prescott, Chris Jeter, Michelle Davis, and Garrett Bascom for leading the charge on this issue.

"It’s time for the General Assembly to join President Trump in putting Hoosiers first."

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Indianapolis police and school officials must cooperate with federal immigration authorities

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns of legal action if local officials restrict their cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Attorney General Todd Rokita this week advised the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to discontinue policies and practices that limit their ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, or else face legal action from his office. 

Leaders of both IMPD and IPS have indicated they intend to restrict their cooperation with federal authorities’ efforts to identify and deport illegal aliens. 

Indiana law, however, prohibits local government entities from placing restrictions on the enforcement of federal immigration law, such as by limiting their own interactions and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 

“Illegal aliens coming across our Southern border have caused a jump in crime, fentanyl overdoses, human trafficking, and an increased financial burden on state and local programs,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Hardworking Hoosiers are sick and tired of paying the price to accommodate unlawful conduct. IMPD and IPS need to put Hoosiers first and cooperate with ICE or face legal consequences.” 

Throughout his time in office, Attorney General Rokita has prioritized tackling the problem of illegal immigration. 

In 2024, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law authorizing the attorney general to file lawsuits against any Indiana colleges, universities, or units of local government that do not comply with the Indiana ban on sanctuary policies. A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is a local unit of government that has implemented a policy that deliberately and intentionally restricts and obstructs the enforcement of federal immigration laws. 

“Under Indiana law, neither IMPD nor IPS has discretion to decide whether ICE should receive their cooperation and assistance,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The Indiana General Assembly has set for the state and all of its subdivisions a policy of full, robust cooperation with federal immigration authorities. As attorney general, I am entrusted with the enforcement of that policy.” 

Attached are letters sent by Attorney General Rokita to IMPD and IPS. 

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• IMPD Letter
• IPS Letter

Insidious fraudster sentenced to 10 years, ordered to pay nearly $2M as Attorney General Todd Rokita protects consumers

Attorney General Todd Rokita worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to take down a Southside Indy-based serial fraudster, James Henley, and secured an order for him to pay back nearly $2 million in restitution. Henley has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit access device fraud, two counts of money laundering, and eight counts of wire fraud. Henley has also been ordered to pay $1,887,426.63 in restitution. 

Henley reportedly told federal agents, who worked alongside Indiana’s Homeowner Protection Unit, he was inspired in part to commit mass fraud after watching a crime TV show.  

"Our attorneys and federal investigators made sure this man was prosecuted for these flagrant and insidious criminal acts against regular Hoosiers,” Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said. "I'm certainly proud of everyone who works in our own Homeowner Protection Unit for their role in helping bring this blatant perpetrator of fraud and theft to justice. We will continue holding accountable all those who aim to enrich themselves by illegally deceiving and exploiting innocent victims."   

As part of his fraud schemes, Henley registered five fake businesses (OnTrack Real Estate Solutions, LDI Investments Corp, Lucario Investments, 317 Traffic, and Henley Real Estate Solutions) with the states of Indiana and Kentucky, claiming to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for majority of them – yet none of the businesses were legitimate. Henley used the businesses to mask his identity, make his schemes appear more credible, and launder the stolen money resulting in a total loss of $2,927,758.95 to individual homeowners, an Indiana attorney, a bank, and ten state governments.   

Henley’s schemes are broken down as follows:   

COVID-19 Fraud:  

Between May 2020 and March 2021, James Henley, his wife Jameka Henley, and his associate Jimmie Bickers used the stolen personally identifiable information of 76 real individuals to submit 120 unemployment insurance applications to ten states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the applications were approved, the trio used 65 unemployment insurance debit cards to make purchases at retailers and withdraw cash at ATMs in the Evansville and Indianapolis areas. The states paid a total of $1,119,426.63 in unemployment benefits in connection with the group’s fraudulent applications.  In July 2020, Henley used funds withdrawn from ATMs to buy a Chevrolet Camaro for $22,801.  

Bickers and Jameka Henley have been formally charged for their roles in this scheme but have not pleaded guilty.   

Home Title Fraud:  

Between December 2021 and May 2023, Henley stole five homes in Indianapolis by filing fraudulent deeds with the Marion County Recorder’s Office. Through the filings, Henley claimed that the homeowners had sold their homes to his fake businesses, but, in reality, he had never even spoken with the homeowners.  Unbeknownst to the victims, Henley filed these fraudulent deeds and then sold the homes for significantly less than their market value, pocketing more than $260,000 in profits.  

Henley also attempted to steal and sell an additional 14 homes in Indianapolis and Evansville.  With one exception, the individuals who bought the homes from Henley took possession and ultimately kept the homes.   

For one homeowner, the property Henley stole was her childhood home. She purchased the home while her mother was in the hospital with the hope that, when her mother’s condition improved, her mother would be able to live out her remaining years in the house.   

Mortgage Fraud:  

In November 2021, an associate of Henley’s purchased a home in Indianapolis, using a mortgage loan from a bank.  In April 2022, Henley filed a fraudulent document with the Marion County Recorder’s Office to make it seem as if the mortgage loan had been paid off, when it had not been paid. Henley then filed a deed naming himself a joint owner of the home. Henley and his associate subsequently sold the property for $255,000, pocketing all the proceeds, even though the bank should have received the majority of the funds.  

Auto Loan Fraud:  

In March 2023, Henley purchased a Dodge Durango in Indianapolis for $71,479, using an auto loan from Everwise Credit Union. A few months later, in June 2023, Henley purchased a Chevrolet Silverado in Plainfield for $54,270, using a second loan from Everwise Credit Union.   

In October 2023, Henley connected a JPMorgan Chase bank account to his auto loans, via Everwise’s online payment portal.  Henley falsely represented that the Chase account belonged to Jimmie Bickers, and that he had authority to make payments on his loans using funds from the Chase account.    

The Chase account was actually an Indiana attorney’s Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account (IOLTA), which is a highly regulated bank account used by lawyers to hold client funds.  The interest earned on IOLTA accounts is used to fund grants for nonprofit groups that promote pro bono and access to justice programs. Henley did not have the attorney’s permission to access or withdraw funds from the IOLTA account.  

Between October and November 2023, Henley used the IOLTA account to make two payments, totaling $98,000, toward his auto loans.   

Henley has prior felony convictions for financial crimes, including theft, forgery, and fraud.  

“I would also like to thank HPU Investigator Lynn Wilkins for her respective role in assisting the FBI in uncovering the deed fraud,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We are lucky to have public servants like her working every day to ensure that our office does everything that we can to protect Hoosiers.”    

The Homeowner Protection Unit remains dedicated to protecting the rights of tenants and ensuring equal access to safe housing. This victory underscores the commitment of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General to uphold the law and protect Hoosiers from deceptive practices.   

The mission of the Homeowner Protection Unit is to protect the rights of all individuals involved in the housing market, including tenants, homeowners, and aspiring homeowners, by investigating and redressing deceptive acts in connection with mortgage lending and violations of relevant state and federal laws.   

Hoosiers with consumer complaints are encouraged to contact the Office of the Attorney General by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.       

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Settlement with Indianapolis home builder protects Hoosiers’ rights to freely share customer reviews

Attorney General Todd Rokita has obtained a settlement with an Indianapolis home builder resolving allegations that the company illegally included a gag clause in contracts that imposed $2,000 fines on homebuyers who made statements portraying the company “in a bad light.” 

As part of the settlement, Davis Homes has agreed not to interfere with customers’ liberty to speak freely about their experiences. The company denies the allegation that it violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act and admits to no other wrongdoing.  

“Under the law, Hoosiers have the right to share their opinions about products and services,” Attorney General Rokita said. “With this action, we are protecting that right.”  

The Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 makes it illegal for companies to include in form contracts a provision that restricts a consumer’s ability to communicate reviews or assessments of a seller’s goods, services, or conduct. The Act also outlaws imposing a penalty or fee on any consumer who does make a review or assessment of a seller. 

Before obtaining the settlement, Attorney General Rokita’s team also alleged that Davis Homes violated the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act with its contract language. 

The Assurance of Voluntary Compliance requires the home builder to immediately end the use of the offending clause in its consumer contracts and to not attempt to enforce the clause on anyone who has already signed a contract with the builder. The home builder is also required to notify consumers who recently signed a contract with the builder that the clause is null and void. 

Any Indiana consumers who signed a contract that contains a similar clause restricting or penalizing their ability to give honest reviews of a business can file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office at IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 1-800-382-5516. 

The Assurance of Voluntary Compliance is attached. 

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• Assurance of Voluntary Compliance
• Petition to Approve AVC

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the most romantic gesture of all: unclaimed property

This Valentine’s Day, love is in the air and so is much of our state’s unclaimed property! Attorney General Todd Rokita invites every Hoosier – from single to married - to sweep their loved ones off of their feet and visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov.  

“Roses, chocolates, and jewelry are staple gifts on this holiday of love,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Check out IndianaUnclaimed.gov to see if you have a little extra money to splurge on your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day.” 

Here are the types of property that might go unclaimed this Valentine’s Day that are even better than a dozen roses:     

• Unclaimed wages or commissions    
• Money orders  
• Safety deposit box contents  
• Savings and checking accounts  
• Refunds  
• Overpayments such as:  
• Credit card balances  
• Cell phone bills  
• BMV payments  

Here’s how to make sure your property doesn’t go unclaimed:  

• Keep a record of all bank accounts.  
• Record all stock certificates and be sure to cash all dividends received.  
• Record all utility deposits, including telephone, cable, and electricity deposits.  
• Cash all checks promptly.  

Be sure to check IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family, or business.    

In addition to the website, you also may contact the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-866-462-5246 or updmail@atg.in.gov.    

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New year, new recalls

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about     

products recalled in January

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or replace a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to their families.    

“Hoosiers shouldn’t have to worry about faulty or dangerous items in their own homes,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Indiana residents deserve protection from products that, for whatever reason, are not reliable or may even cause injury. If you have one of the recalled products, stop using it and pursue resolution from the manufacturer. 

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, click here to view the consumer products were recalled in January.   

If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.        

To view recalls issued prior to January visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website.                  

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