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Jun 1, 2023

Idaho Families Sue to Block Idaho's Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

LGBTQ Justice
Two Idaho families are challenging HB 71, a dangerous law that intrudes on the rights and lives of transgender youth
Two Idaho families are challenging HB 71, a dangerous law that intrudes on the rights and lives of transgender youth
A black recrtangle holds the words "Support Trans Youth" in all caps. The word "Support" is in light blue lettering and "trans Youth" is in light pink lettering. The ACLU logo is in the bottom right corner.
A black recrtangle holds the words "Support Trans Youth" in all caps. The word "Support" is in light blue lettering and "trans Youth" is in light pink lettering. The ACLU logo is in the bottom right corner.
Apr 25, 2023

Idaho Attorney General's Abortion Opinion Shows Overturning Roe Was Only the Beginning

Reproductive Freedom
We’re challenging the attorney general’s unconstitutional opinion, which threatens to reach across state lines to limit abortion access.
We’re challenging the attorney general’s unconstitutional opinion, which threatens to reach across state lines to limit abortion access.
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador
Apr 3, 2023

Abortion is Our Right, and We Won’t Be Silenced

Reproductive Freedom
Anti-abortion politicians are going after our right to speak freely and access vital information.
Anti-abortion politicians are going after our right to speak freely and access vital information.
A protestor holding a sign with an ACLU logo that says Our Voice is Our Power.
A protestor holding a sign with an ACLU logo that says Our Voice is Our Power.
Mar 21, 2023

An Idaho College Censored Their Reproductive Health Care Art, But These Artists Won’t be Silenced

Reproductive Freedom
Three artists whose work was removed from an exhibit at Lewis-Clark State College speak out about the shame, disbelief, and prejudice that underscore attempts to silence stories about abortion and reproductive...
Three artists whose work was removed from an exhibit at Lewis-Clark State College speak out about the shame, disbelief, and prejudice that underscore attempts to silence stories about abortion and reproductive...
Two pieces of art that were censored at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History.
Two pieces of art that were censored at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History.
Oct 14, 2022

City of Boise and Former Boise Library Employee Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

LGBTQ Justice

The City of Boise and Jax Perez, a former Boise Public Library employee, who is transgender with a nonbinary gender identity and who uses they/them pronouns, have settled Perez’s federal employment...

The City of Boise and Jax Perez, a former Boise Public Library employee, who is transgender with a nonbinary gender identity and who uses they/them pronouns, have settled Perez’s federal employment...

A picture of the Hillcrest Library in Boise. A light brown building with a blue circular sign that says "Library!"
A picture of the Hillcrest Library in Boise. A light brown building with a blue circular sign that says "Library!"
Jun 24, 2022

STATEMENT ON DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Today’s Supreme Court decision is shameful and inhumane. We take a moment to grieve, to express anger, to build solidarity with communities most impacted across the country: communities of color, immigrants...

Today’s Supreme Court decision is shameful and inhumane. We take a moment to grieve, to express anger, to build solidarity with communities most impacted across the country: communities of color, immigrants...