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Dec 5, 2013

A False Portrait of the Homeless in Boise

By Kathy Griesmyer, Community Outreach Manager
On November 27th KTVB News Channel 7 aired a story “Uncovering the...

Nov 22, 2013

An Immigration Love Story Through the Repeal of DOMA

By Jessica McCafferty, LGBT Equality Fellow
Josh and PG met in Quebec, Canada when Josh and PG were attending school. Josh was an American citizen, while PG was a resident of Canada. It was September 16...

Nov 8, 2013

Statement on Legal Challenge to Idaho’s Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

We commend the bravery of the plaintiffs who, as the ACLU of Idaho learned today, have filed a legal challenge to overturn Idaho’s Constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. We hope for a positive outcome in...

Nov 4, 2013

Occupy Boise Victorious Against State No-protest Rules

Federal court strikes down most restrictive provisions as unconstitutional

Boise, ID—On Friday, November 1, 2013, U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill...

Federal court strikes down most restrictive provisions as unconstitutional

Boise, ID—On Friday, November 1, 2013, U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill...

Nov 4, 2013

ACLU and NLCHP File Lawsuit Challenging Boise's New Anti-solicitation Ordinance

City ordinance infringes on constitutionally protected speech and will disproportionately discriminate against struggling Boiseans
Boise, ID—Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho (...

Oct 21, 2013

Path to Non-Discrimination in Idaho Falls

By Jessica McCafferty, LGBT Equality Fellow
In the late hours of September 12^th, 2013, the Idaho Falls city council joined six other city councils by passing a city wide nondiscrimination...