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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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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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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.

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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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.

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.

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

Apr 10, 2013

ACLU-IDAHO TO ANNOUNCE ART CONTEST WINNERS

Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

Mar 27, 2013

Occupy Boise and ACLU of Idaho Victorious in Challengine New No-Protest Rules

Action partially restores constitutional rights to Idahoans

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Mar 25, 2013

KOOTENAI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAKE A STEP BACKWARDS IN FIRING LONSTANDING PUBLIC DEFENDER

Open Letter to Kootenai County Commissioners 2013-03-25
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Mar 18, 2013

THE JOKE'S ON US: Taking Pause on the 50th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright

Mar 18, 2013

TODAY: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT

Mar 12, 2013

ACLU-IDAHO FILES FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT IN JOKI v. STATE OF IDAHO

Jan 29, 2013

IDAHO STATE CAPITOL BUILDING SHOULD REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO ALL IDAHOANS

By ACLU of Idaho

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