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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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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed eight new 287(g) agreements since President Trump took office in January 2025.
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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Oct 21, 2013

The 12-Year Old Girl Fighting For Justice

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Sep 17, 2013

Today is Constitution Day!

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Sep 16, 2013

Federal Judge Holds Corrections Corporation of America in Contempt for Violating Idaho Settlement Agreement

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Sep 15, 2013

Anti-Homeless Ordinance Protest Boise City Hall 9.17.2013

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Jul 30, 2013

Anti-homeless Ordinance Protest at Boise City Hall

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Jul 26, 2013

Congressman Labrador Agrees that NSA Surveillance Goes too Far

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Jul 15, 2013

ACLU of Florida Statement Following the Verdict in State of Florida v. George Zimmerman Case

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