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A demonstrator at the Journey to Justice rally in Basile, Louisiana on June 30, 2025 holding a sign that says, "ICE is Breaking The Law."

A Sunday at an Idaho Racetrack Ended in a Mass Immigration Raid. Hundreds Faced Cruel Detention Practices.

More than 200 federal, state, and local law enforcement launched an unlawful and discriminatory immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho.

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Sep 8, 2026

ACLU Urges Court to Allow Lawsuit Challenging Violent Idaho Immigration Raid to Proceed

An opposition to the defendants’ motion to dismiss filed today challenges defendants’ claim that the massive immigration raid at a family event was a routine execution of five criminal warrants
A large number of community members are detained and questioned by law enforcement in Wilder, Idaho.

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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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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

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

Jul 15, 2013

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

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Jul 08, 2013

What the Same-Sex Marriage Rulings Mean for Idaho

Jul 02, 2013

One City, Two Worlds

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Jul 02, 2013

A Mom’s Journey Towards Equality in Pocatello

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Jun 26, 2013

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional

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Jun 17, 2013

Don’t Deport Dad

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Jun 06, 2013

Congressman Labrador Shirks His Legislative Responsibilities

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The Coalition for Immigrant Rights of Idaho is supported by the Idaho Community Action Network, ACLU of Idaho, Community Council of Idaho, Salazar Law, Main Street Alliance of Idaho and individual community members.

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May 31, 2013

ACLU Seeks Statewide Due Process Protections for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

The ACLU of Idaho has sought class action protection for Idahoans with developmental disabilities statewide.

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May 31, 2013

KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF MISINTERPRETS STATE SODOMY LAW IN BOY SCOUTS COMMENT

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Read the ACLU Idaho letter here: Sheriff Wolfinger Letter 2013.05.30