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5 Crucial Takeaways from Idaho’s 2026 Legislative Session

Idaho’s 2026 legislative session was eventful — here are five key takeaways from the statehouse.

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Apr 30, 2026

Transgender Idahoans Challenge Criminal Restroom Ban in New Federal Lawsuit

The lawsuit argues this new bathroom law violates Idahoans' constitutional rights to due process, equal protection, and privacy.

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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.

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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Jan 02, 2014

ACLU and NLCHP Victorious In Lawsuit Challenging Boise's New Anti-solicitation Ordinance

Court stops City of Boise from enforcing new anti-solicitation law that could have had discriminatory impacts and banned constitutionally protected speech

Dec 20, 2013

City of Boise’s Public Solicitation Ordinance Challenges Free Speech

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