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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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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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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.

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.

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

Feb 21, 2014

Federal Judge Issues Final Order in CCA Contempt Case

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Feb 18, 2014

Association of Counties Supports Establishing Constitutional System of Public Defense in Idaho

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Feb 11, 2014

Protecting the Freedom of Speech in Agricultural Settings

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Feb 06, 2014

ACLU Files Open Record Request to Government Agencies Relating to CCA "Criminal Case"

Calls for complete audit and profits to be returned to state

Jan 30, 2014

Kootenai County Public Defender John Adams to Receive ‘Dave Judy Civil Rights Service Award’

Adams will be honored at ‘Justice Is the New Black’ ACLU Idaho event February 7

Jan 30, 2014

Rep. Luker Uses Religion as Weapon

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