News & Commentary
Oct 05, 2017
Idaho Public Defense Commission seeking comment on 2018 rules
The Idaho Public Defense Commission is creating rules that will set the standards for public defense in Idaho, including rules pertaining to investigations, use of experts, parity in investigators, experts, and testing resources between public defenders and prosecutors, and qualifications for public defenders who work on death penalty cases. The rules also include a new enforcement standard that outlines how the Commission will hold counties accountable to meeting the standards and other rules. These rules will be discussed throughout the month of October and then sent to the Idaho Legislature for approval in early 2018. The Commission needs to hear directly from people who are dealing with Idaho's public defense system, whose stories and experiences can play a big role in fixing that system. If you’re interested in providing feedback and want more information about the rules creation process, review our 2017 Public Defense Commission Rules guide here.
Sep 05, 2017
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:
Aug 22, 2017
JEWISH PRISONERS TO RECEIVE KOSHER MEALS IN IDAHO FOLLOWING ACLU OF IDAHO LAWSUIT
Federal Court Order Requires New Kosher Diet at All IDOC Facilities
Aug 07, 2017
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
Jul 26, 2017
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:
Jun 30, 2017
ACLU STATEMENT IN REPONSE TO IDAHO ATTORNEY GENERAL AND GOVERNOR LETTER OF SUPPORT AGAINST CONTINUING DEFERRED ACTION PROGRAM
May 09, 2017
ACLU Issues Texas 'Travel Advisory'
Traveling to Texas May Result in Violation of Constitutional Rights, ACLU Warns
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