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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.

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Jun 16, 2026

Judge Blocks Idaho Law Criminalizing Transgender People’s Bathroom Access

A federal judge today granted a request for a preliminary injunction, limiting enforcement of HB 752 to protect access to some restrooms.

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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

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

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New Tax Commission Rule Treats Married Couples Differently Under the Law

Jan 10, 2014

Governor Otter Falls Short On His Commitment to the Constitution

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

Dec 13, 2013

A Week of Thanks

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Dec 05, 2013

A False Portrait of the Homeless in Boise

Nov 22, 2013

An Immigration Love Story Through the Repeal of DOMA

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Nov 08, 2013

Statement on Legal Challenge to Idaho’s Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

We look forward to our continued collaboration with local coalition partners as well as national allies, such as NCLR, to address the array of civil rights issues impacting the lives of LGBT community members here in Idaho.
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Nov 04, 2013

Occupy Boise Victorious Against State No-protest Rules

Federal court strikes down most restrictive provisions as unconstitutional

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