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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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Jan 08, 2026

New survey shows Idahoans’ sentiments toward immigrants shifted favorably in the past year

The survey includes data from the Treasure Valley and Magic Valley and measures Idahoans' general sentiments toward immigrants.

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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.

Jul 01, 2014

CCA Private Prison Transfer to State Hands Is Right for Idaho

Jun 30, 2014

Science Wins in Latest Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Death Penalty

Originally published in the Idaho Statesman, June 2014

Jun 24, 2014

ACLU Idaho To Join Coalition to Oppose Idaho's Motion Dismiss AgGag Lawsuit

Jun 11, 2014

Occupy Boise Victorious Again in Ongoing Battle to Protect Free Speech on the Capitol Mall

Jun 11, 2014

ACLU of Idaho Now Accepting Applications for Executive Director Position

May 13, 2014

Federal Court Declares Idaho Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional

Mar 26, 2014

Federal Court Halts Medicaid Cuts in ACLU Class Action

Injunction will restore over $16 million in assistance to adults with developmental disabilities across Idaho

Mar 20, 2014

Idaho & National Groups Call on Idaho Officials to Bring Prisoners Home from Troubled Colorado CCA Prison

Call follows announcement of FBI investigation into CCA’s operation of Idaho Correctional Center

Mar 17, 2014

ACLU Idaho and Coalition Files Lawsuit Over Controversial "Ag Gag" Law

Constitutional Challenge Made to State’s Attempt to Silence Factory Farm Whistle-Blowers

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