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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.

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

Nov 04, 2013

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

Oct 21, 2013

Path to Non-Discrimination in Idaho Falls

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