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5 Crucial Takeaways from Idaho’s 2026 Legislative Session

Idaho’s 2026 legislative session was eventful — here are five key takeaways from the statehouse.

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Apr 30, 2026

Transgender Idahoans Challenge Criminal Restroom Ban in New Federal Lawsuit

The lawsuit argues this new bathroom law violates Idahoans' constitutional rights to due process, equal protection, and privacy.
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Debunking Misconceptions About Idaho’s Bathroom Ban Laws

As anti-transgender rhetoric and policies have become more mainstream in recent years, so has the debate around an unexpected topic: bathrooms.
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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed multiple new 287(g) agreements since President Trump took office in January 2025.
Jan 29, 2026

Idaho State Lawmakers Attempt to Block Cities from Banning LGBTQ+ Discrimination

State lawmakers introduced a bill to ban city/county anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ folks. Currently, 12 Idaho cities and two counties have these protections in place.

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Dec 24, 2025

Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025

This year’s most-read ACLU stories trace a nation grappling with military overreach, attacks on the press, threats to immigrant and transgender communities, and the fight for justice in response.

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Dec 01, 2025

Immigration Agents are Retaliating Against People Who Record Them

We’re filing a FOIA to find out how deep the problem goes

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Nov 21, 2025

Sandpoint Removes Longstanding LGBTQ+ Protections

Sandpoint City Council's removal of longstanding discrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community departs from Idaho's core values of fairness and respect.

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Nov 18, 2025

Veterans Demand Congress Pull Troops from American Cities

Former U.S. Army Captain and ACLU Senior Project Manager Jessica Apgar praises the more than 40 veterans demanding Congress take action against the Trump administration’ abuse of military powers.

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Oct 10, 2025

How Employment-Based Immigration Works in the U.S.

The goal of employment-based immigration is to bring valuable skills to the U.S. economy.

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Jul 07, 2025

Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket

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Jun 09, 2025

What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights

Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.

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May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court Cases to Watch

This term, the court will issue decisions impacting immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.

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