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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 eight 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.

Jul 09, 2012

ACLU and Occupy Boise File Challenge to New State Rules Curtailing Fundamental Freedoms

Idaho Department of Administration rules unconstitutionally limit freedoms of speech, assembly, and association

By ACLU Idaho

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Jun 25, 2012

SUPREME COURT DECISIONS STRIKES DOWN MOST OF ARIZONA LAW

Leaves “show me your papers” provision unsettled

By ACLU Idaho

Jun 14, 2012

ACLU OF IDAHO ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR STAFF

Richard Eppink and Leo Morales join Idaho ACLU affiliate

By ACLU Idaho

Jun 07, 2012

Execution of Richard Leavitt

Mar 20, 2012

ACLU's Laura Murphy on Voter Suppression

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By ACLU Idaho

Nov 15, 2011

ACLU AND CANYON COUNTY JAIL REACH SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

County to institute new retaliation policies as outcome of federal lawsuit

By ACLU Idaho

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