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Nov 30, 2016

U.S. Department of Education Finds Middleton School District’s Single-Sex Classrooms Violate Federal Law

BOISE, Idaho- The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has found Middleton School District in violation of federal law for segregating students into single-sex classrooms at...

a bunch of desks in a classroom from a low vantage point

Oct 24, 2016

ACLU, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Reach Landmark Settlement in Medicaid Class Action

Agreement calls for multi-year development of program changes for adults with developmental disabilities.

BOISE, Idaho- Marking a major turning point in litigation...

Agreement calls for multi-year development of program changes for adults with developmental disabilities.

BOISE, Idaho- Marking a major turning point in litigation...

Oct 19, 2016

Declo School District Changes Policies

Cassia County students will no longer be excluded from school activities due to enrollment status

DECLO, Idaho- Sierra Norman and the ACLU of Idaho have reached a...

Cassia County students will no longer be excluded from school activities due to enrollment status

DECLO, Idaho- Sierra Norman and the ACLU of Idaho have reached a...

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Sep 28, 2016

Artists Win Lawsuit Against Idaho Alcohol Laws

Idaho State Police Agree to Permanent End to Restrictions on Artistic Expression

BOISE, Idaho- In a clear and swift victory against government censorship of artistic expression, the state...

Idaho State Police Agree to Permanent End to Restrictions on Artistic Expression

BOISE, Idaho- In a clear and swift victory against government censorship of artistic expression, the state...

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Sep 15, 2016

Art Gallery, Theater, and Acclaimed Artist File Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions on Live Performance

Idaho Alcohol Laws Violate Free Speech, ACLU and Co-Counsel Lawsuit Contend

BOISE, Idaho: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho, along with Co-counsel Deborah Ferguson and...

Idaho Alcohol Laws Violate Free Speech, ACLU and Co-Counsel Lawsuit Contend

BOISE, Idaho: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho, along with Co-counsel Deborah Ferguson and...

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Jun 13, 2016

Copper Court Records Released

The five organizations requesting these documents hope documents shed light on government action and promote further transparency.

BOISE, Idaho- The Boise/Ada County Homeless Coalition,...

The five organizations requesting these documents hope documents shed light on government action and promote further transparency.

BOISE, Idaho- The Boise/Ada County Homeless Coalition,...

Cooper court encampment with police officers in the background