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The five organizations requesting these documents hope documents shed light on government action and promote further transparency.

The ACLU of Idaho raised constitutional concerns before bill allowing for use of the Bible in science classes was vetoed by Gov. Otter.

Ruling Mandates Important Protections for Due Process Rights of Idahoans with Developmental DisabilitiesBOISE, Idaho – Idaho’s Chief Federal Judge B. Lynn Winmill has ordered the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to develop substantial additional safeguards to protect Idaho Medicaid participants. The decision comes as the latest ACLU of Idaho victory in the K.W. v. Armstrong class action. The lawsuit, over Idaho’s Medicaid programs for adults with developmental disabilities, contended that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare cut Medicaid participants’ assistance without adequate notification or procedural protections. The federal court agreed this week, holding that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare “arbitrarily deprives participants of their property rights and hence violates due process.”

We applaud the legislature for taking the first step in reforming the public defender system in Idaho. 

Can we trust Idaho government agencies to follow Idaho law?

“We will appeal this decision. We disagree with the court that it has no role in deciding the fate of our constitutional right to adequate representation."

What has transpired in the days since last Friday’s forcible eviction of homeless residents at the Cooper Court encampment is simply democracy in action.

Victory for Animals: District Court Rules Anti-Whistleblower Law Violates U.S. Constitution

It’s a joyous day to be living in America today. To be part of a historical moment when the highest court of the nation affirms a fundamental civil right; that all people who choose to marry, regardless of gender or sexual orientation can do so with the full protection of the law.  This is a momentous win for freedom, equality, inclusion, and above all, love. We can celebrate that our nation has made a monumental step to honor its promise that all people have the right to the pursuit of happiness, liberty and justice for all.