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Feb 23, 2020
ACLU of Idaho Applauds Senate Floor for Fair Chance Employment Policy Passage
The ACLU of Idaho commends the the Senate for passing the Fair Chance Employment Policy 21-13-1, showing that a strong bipartisan coalition of Idaho lawmakers is ready to finally address the flaws in its criminal justice system head-on.If passed, Senate Bill 1318 would allow formerly incarcerated people to have a more fai
Feb 22, 2020
ACLU of Idaho opposes HB 509 (2020 Legislative Session)
The following information comprises ACLU of Idaho Policy Director Kathy Griesmyer's testimony to the House State Affairs Committee in opposition of HB 509 on February 21, 2020.
Jan 24, 2020
Idaho’s Great Lengths to Hide Execution Details From the Public
Idaho is fighting in the courts and legislature against IDOC’s dangerous practice of withholding information about lethal injections from the people.
Jan 21, 2020
Smart Justice Idaho Stories Project: Jim
Too many Idahoans have been negatively affected by our criminal justice system--a system that still relies on out-of-date, "tough on crime" policies and punitive approaches to justice that don't work and aren't right for Idaho. We believe in the power of Idahoans stories to shape the conversation around criminal justice reform in our state. Together, we can transform Idaho's criminal justice system to be more fair, equitable and rooted in community based solutions.
Jan 04, 2020
Smart Justice Idaho Stories Project: Rob
Too many Idahoans have been negatively affected by our criminal justice system--a system that still relies on out-of-date, "tough on crime" policies and punitive approaches to justice that don't work and aren't right for Idaho. We believe in the power of Idahoans' stories to shape the conversation around criminal justice reform in our state. Together, we can transform Idaho's criminal justice system to be more fair, equitable and rooted in community based solutions. RobRob
Sep 18, 2019
Provide Comment on proposed IDHW Gender Marker Rule
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Vital Statistics is collecting public comment on DHW Vital Statistics Rule 16-0208-1901 requiring Minors to seek a medical attestation before approval to change their gender marker on their Idaho birth certificate.
Sep 05, 2019
Add the Words Coalition Condemns Idaho Officials for Attacking LGBTQ+ Rights At the Supreme Court
BOISE — Idaho’s Add the Words Coalition is denouncing Idaho’s Attorney General Lawrence Wasden signing onto an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on August 23, 2019. The friend-of-the-court brief encourages this country’s highest court to rule against three individuals who were fired for being LGBTQ+. The three cases include the first transgender civil rights case to be heard by the high court.“Once again, Attorney General Wasden has shown that he is out-of-touch with the majority of Idahoans who support the idea that
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