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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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Feb 10, 2026

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Federal, State, and Local Police for Mass Immigration Raid at Family Event in Wilder, Idaho

The putative class action lawsuit challenges an immigration raid carried out at a popular family event in Wilder, Idaho.
A large number of community members are detained and questioned by law enforcement in Wilder, Idaho.

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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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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed eight new 287(g) agreements since President Trump took office in January 2025.
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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.

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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An individual holding a sign that says "Protect People, Not Power" outside of the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments in the Voting Rights case Callais v. Landry.
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 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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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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Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…

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Feb 27, 2025

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'

As a former teacher, the ACLU’s Leah Watson has seen first-hand how beneficial an inclusive education can be. Today, she’s fighting attempts to deprive students of their right to learn.

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Jan 24, 2025

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

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