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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.

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Federal Judge Restores Access to HIV Treatment for All Immigrants in Idaho

This ruling means all immigrants in Idaho can access HIV treatment through the Ryan White Program.
Advocates and lawyers gather outside the Idaho Federal Courthouse in solidarity with immigrants ahead of lawsuit hearing

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Fighting for Fairness

Diane’s story about braving the discrimination Idaho has instilled through their policies and lack of equality-based education is moving. Please learn more about what you can do to help our LGBT friends and family members. 

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ACLU of Idaho Statement on the Freedom to Marry in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—The ACLU of Idaho extends heartfelt congratulations to same-sex couples newly wedded today, and those who now are legally recognized as married in Idaho. It’s a beautiful day in the state as we join in celebrating this historic moment where fundamental civil rights are acknowledged for a class of individuals to whom this right was denied for so long. Idaho can now mark this October 15th, 2014 as the start of a new chapter in our history and we are all better because of it.

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