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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.

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Jul 15, 2025

Federal Judge Restores Access to HIV Treatment for All Immigrants in Idaho

This ruling means all immigrants in Idaho can access HIV treatment through the Ryan White Program.

Advocates and lawyers gather outside the Idaho Federal Courthouse in solidarity with immigrants ahead of lawsuit hearing

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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

Jan 20, 2014

CONSERVATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM EXPERT TO SPEAK WITH IDAHO LEGISLATORS

ACLU of Idaho and the Idaho Freedom Foundation form a collaborative to urge legislators to take a fiscally responsible approach to criminal justice reform

Jan 16, 2014

STATE OFFICIALS ASK LEGISLATURE TO EXTEND FREE SPEECH RESTRICTIONS ALREADY STRUCK DOWN BY FEDERAL COURT

State’s defiance of Court order in ongoing lawsuit comes at the expense of taxpayers

Jan 14, 2014

City of Boise Makes Right Move in Repealing Ordinance

Regrettably it comes only after lawsuit and at tax payer’s expense

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