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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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Jun 16, 2026

Judge Blocks Idaho Law Criminalizing Transgender People’s Bathroom Access

A federal judge today granted a request for a preliminary injunction, limiting enforcement of HB 752 to protect access to some restrooms.
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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 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

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Jun 14, 2012

ACLU OF IDAHO ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR STAFF

Richard Eppink and Leo Morales join Idaho ACLU affiliate

By ACLU Idaho

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Jun 07, 2012

Execution of Richard Leavitt

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Mar 20, 2012

ACLU's Laura Murphy on Voter Suppression

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By ACLU Idaho

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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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