Attorney General Todd Rokita exposes public posts from educators glorifying Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office is actively reviewing public submissions regarding posts made by educators and administrators that glorified the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.
According to Attorney General Rokita, his office has received hundreds of submissions through the Eyes on Education portal over the past week and is evaluating them for posting on a rolling basis. There are currently nine submissions live with many more expected over the coming days.
“Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our Republic, but it does not shield individuals from the consequences of their words, especially when they are public servants who are getting paid with taxpayer dollars,” said Attorney General Rokita. “Statements that celebrate or glorify violence are deeply concerning, particularly when made by those entrusted with shaping young minds. Our office is committed to transparency by sharing verified submissions on the Eyes on Education portal, where many examples are already available.”
The Eyes on Education portal is a tool to help empower parents and community members to engage in their children’s education by submitting and reviewing materials or statements that may be inappropriate in school settings. Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the portal has received numerous reports around the state of public comments or shared posts celebrating or glorifying the tragedy.
In recent days, several educators, including an administrator at Ball State University, have faced consequences, including resignations or terminations. Ball State University referenced Hedgepeth v. Britton, a federal ruling allowing schools to discipline employees whose public statements disrupt operations or undermine public trust.
Attorney General Rokita said Ball State’s legal analysis was correct and other higher education institutions, as well as secondary and elementary school boards, superintendents, principals and their attorneys should take notice.
To submit a report to the Eyes on Education portal, visit in.gov/attorneygeneral, select “Eyes on Education,” choose the school corporation and name, and upload relevant documents. A member of the Attorney General’s office may contact submitters for additional information. Verified submissions will be published regularly.
“Let me be clear: my office is not conducting investigations into these individuals,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Our goal is to provide transparency, equipping parents with the information they need to make informed decisions about their children’s education.”
