Press Releases

Federal Court Rules Against Idaho Medicaid Program

A federal judge in Idaho has denied an effort by the State to keep its decision-making procedures secret in our lawsuit over Idaho's Medicaid program for adults with developmental disabilities.
Issue Areas: Disability Justice
Court Cases: K.W. v. Armstrong

ACLU OF IDAHO HIRES ADVOCACY DIRECTOR

Julianne Donnelly Tzul joins the ACLU after previously serving as the executive director for the International Rescue Committee in Boise for over twelve years.

ACLU of Idaho Files Federal Complaint with Department of Justice on Discrimination of Latine Students by the Nampa School District

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, on behalf of Latine students impacted by the discriminatory dress code and discipline policies and practices of the Nampa School District.

Appeals Court Blocks Idaho Ban on Transgender Student Athletes 

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an injunction against an Idaho law barring transgender athletes from participating in student athletics.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice
Court Cases: Hecox v. Little

ACLU of Idaho Report Shows Discrimination Against Latine Students

ACLU of Idaho Report Shows Discrimination Against Latine Students Built into Policy, Culture at Public Schools
Issue Areas: Racial Justice

Families Sue to Block Idaho's Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

An Idaho law criminalizing gender-affirming health care for transgender youth is being challenged by families in federal court.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Justice