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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.

The Trans and LGBTQ+ flags waving in the wind in front of the Supreme Court Building in DC.

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.

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

Jan 10, 2014

New Tax Commission Rule Treats Married Couples Differently Under the Law

Jan 10, 2014

Governor Otter Falls Short On His Commitment to the Constitution

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