Press Releases - ACLU of Idaho

Jan 02, 2025

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.

Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform, Public Defense Reform

Feb 21, 2024

Long-running Class Action Over Idaho’s Public Defense Crisis Heads to Idaho Supreme Court for Third Time

The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho lawsuit challenging the constitutional adequacy of Idaho’s provision of public defense is headed to the Idaho Supreme Court for the third time since 2016.

Issue Areas: Public Defense Reform, Criminal Legal Reform

Apr 09, 2021

Idaho Supreme Court Again Sides with ACLU in Public Defense Lawsuit

Decision paves the way for structural changes to Idaho’s public defense system.

Issue Areas: Public Defense Reform, Criminal Legal Reform

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