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May 13, 2014

Federal Court Declares Idaho Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional

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BOISE, Idaho – A federal court on Tuesday, May 13th declared that Idaho’s ban...

Mar 26, 2014

Federal Court Halts Medicaid Cuts in ACLU Class Action

Injunction will restore over $16 million in assistance to adults with developmental disabilities across Idaho

UPDATE 04/04/2014: Urgent Information...

Injunction will restore over $16 million in assistance to adults with developmental disabilities across Idaho

UPDATE 04/04/2014: Urgent Information...

Mar 20, 2014

Idaho & National Groups Call on Idaho Officials to Bring Prisoners Home from Troubled Colorado CCA Prison

Call follows announcement of FBI investigation into CCA’s operation of Idaho Correctional Center

BOISE — Several Idaho and national faith, human...

Call follows announcement of FBI investigation into CCA’s operation of Idaho Correctional Center

BOISE — Several Idaho and national faith, human...

Mar 17, 2014

ACLU Idaho and Coalition Files Lawsuit Over Controversial "Ag Gag" Law

Constitutional Challenge Made to State’s Attempt to Silence Factory Farm Whistle-Blowers

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Constitutional Challenge Made to State’s Attempt to Silence Factory Farm Whistle-Blowers

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Feb 21, 2014

Federal Judge Issues Final Order in CCA Contempt Case

Boise, ID—On Thursday, February 20th United States District Court Judge David Carter granted attorney fees and costs to plaintiffs in the Kelly v. Wengler contempt case brought by the American Civil Liberties...

Feb 18, 2014

Association of Counties Supports Establishing Constitutional System of Public Defense in Idaho

The ACLU of Idaho has been working on establishing a constitutional public defender system in Idaho. We appreciate the hard work that existing public defenders have done in our state, but they are being asked...