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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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Jan 08, 2026

New survey shows Idahoans’ sentiments toward immigrants shifted favorably in the past year

The survey includes data from the Treasure Valley and Magic Valley and measures Idahoans' general sentiments toward immigrants.

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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 11, 2012

IDAHO EXECUTION PROCEDURES VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW

The public and the press have Constitutional rights to view execution procedure in its entirety

By ACLU Idaho

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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