Press Releases

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

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

U.S. Congress to Hear Testimony about ACLU Idaho Medicaid Lawsuit

The ACLU of Idaho, will testify before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs about the harms of automated systems and artificial intelligence (AI) in government decision-making.
Issue Areas: Disability Justice

ACLU of Idaho Publishes Illustrated Handbook for People in Idaho’s Jails and Prisons

“Your Rights on the Inside: A Handbook for Incarcerated Idahoans” is written as a graphic novel and includes legal rights information and self-advocacy tools for inmates.