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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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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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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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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed multiple 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.

ACLU OF IDAHO REACTS TO TRUMP’S DECISION TO TERMINATE DACA

Boise, ID—Today, the Trump administration announced the termination of the DACA program. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, provided temporary protected status from deportation and offered work permits to certain immigrants who came to the United States as children. ACLU of Idaho released the following statement:

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JEWISH PRISONERS TO RECEIVE KOSHER MEALS IN IDAHO FOLLOWING ACLU OF IDAHO LAWSUIT

Federal Court Order Requires New Kosher Diet at All IDOC Facilities

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ACLU of Idaho Files Open Records Request with the State to Obtain Communications Between Idaho and the Trump Administration on DACA

Idaho Governor is the only one to join 10 State Attorneys General, including Idaho’s, to send Trump an ultimatum to rescind DACA

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ACLU Idaho Statement on Trump Military Transgender Ban

Boise, ID—On Wednesday morning, July 26, 2017, President Donald Trump tweeted to the nation and world that “…the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” The following statement can be attributed to Leo Morales, executive director for the ACLU of Idaho:

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ACLU STATEMENT IN REPONSE TO IDAHO ATTORNEY GENERAL AND GOVERNOR LETTER OF SUPPORT AGAINST CONTINUING DEFERRED ACTION PROGRAM

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ACLU Issues Texas 'Travel Advisory'

Traveling to Texas May Result in Violation of Constitutional Rights, ACLU Warns

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ACLU of Idaho Files Religious Freedom Lawsuit against Idaho Department of Correction

Lawsuit Seeks Kosher Diet for Jewish Prisoners

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Idaho Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ACLU in Public Defense Case

Unanimous decision sends case back to lower court for continuation

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ACLU of Idaho Files Lawsuit Demanding Documents on Implementation of Trump Muslim Ban

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