Press Releases

Federal Judge Restores Access to HIV Treatment for All Immigrants in Idaho

This ruling means all immigrants in Idaho can access HIV treatment through the Ryan White Program.

Immigrant residents, doctor sue Idaho to preserve access to life-saving medication for immigrants

The lawsuit is seeking to preserve access to federally funded HIV medication for immigrants who cannot verify their lawful presence.

Supreme Court Fails Trans People, Upholds Bans on Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Youth

SCOTUS made a landmark decision on gender-affirming medical care for minors.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice

Judge grants class-wide preliminary injunction in IORC v. Labrador

The preliminary injunction applies statewide and covers everyone who would have been at risk of prosecution for the entry and reentry crimes.
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

Judge extends block on anti-immigrant law in Idaho, preventing enforcement statewide

This ruling means local law enforcement in Idaho cannot arrest or detain anyone based on their immigration status.
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

ACLU files lawsuit against the state to stop HB 83

The lawsuit argues that H.B. 83 violates the U.S. Constitution by attempting to supersede the federal government’s oversight of immigration enforcement.
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

ACLU of Idaho Condemns Slate of Anti-Immigrant Bills from Idaho Legislature

ACLU of Idaho condemns the handful of anti-immigrant bills that have been introduced in the Idaho legislature this legislative session.
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights

ACLU files emergency motion asking court to intervene in State Public Defender disaster

The ACLU filed an emergency motion with the Idaho Supreme Court in the Tucker v. State of Idaho class action.

ACLU Brief in Emergency Abortion Case Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Fetal Rights Argument

The ACLU filed an amicus brief in defense of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom