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A demonstrator at the Journey to Justice rally in Basile, Louisiana on June 30, 2025 holding a sign that says, "ICE is Breaking The Law."

A Sunday at an Idaho Racetrack Ended in a Mass Immigration Raid. Hundreds Faced Cruel Detention Practices.

More than 200 federal, state, and local law enforcement launched an unlawful and discriminatory immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho.

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Sep 8, 2026

ACLU Urges Court to Allow Lawsuit Challenging Violent Idaho Immigration Raid to Proceed

An opposition to the defendants’ motion to dismiss filed today challenges defendants’ claim that the massive immigration raid at a family event was a routine execution of five criminal warrants

A large number of community members are detained and questioned by law enforcement in Wilder, Idaho.

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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.

287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed multiple new 287(g) agreements since President Trump took office in January 2025.

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

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

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