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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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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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Sandpoint Removes Longstanding LGBTQ+ Protections

Sandpoint City Council's removal of longstanding discrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community departs from Idaho's core values of fairness and respect.

287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed eight 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.

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

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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