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ACLU of Idaho

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The ACLU of Idaho is a nonprofit organization founded to defend & preserve the individual liberties guaranteed to all by the U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights.

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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 1h
ICE arrests have been rising across the country, and Idaho is no exception. When law enforcement can get away with using unlawful and unreasonable detentions on a defenseless community, all our rights are threatened. Learn more: www.acluidaho.org/justice-for-...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The same thing that happened to Thomas Creech also just happened to Christa Pike. Nobody should champion state-sponsored torture or cruel and unusual punishment at the hands of the government. It is antithetical to our American values, and an offense to our Constitution. www.ktvb.com/article/news...
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How Idaho's execution laws have evolved over the state's history
Idaho's recent shift to firing squads after botched lethal injections sparks a debate on execution methods and their moral implications, drawing national attention.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment passed in 1976 banning the use of federal funds for abortions with narrow exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant patient's life is in danger. Statement by @aclu_nationwide: www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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ACLU Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which Bans Abortion Coverage in Federal Programs | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON — This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, a harmful annual budget rider that bans abortion coverage in the Medicaid...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Attacks on reproductive freedom in Idaho are far from over. Since Idaho's 2022 abortion ban took effect, the legislature has even tried to limit reproductive health access even further. For example, last year, a bill to remove exceptions for rape and murder was introduced: buff.ly/BUfoX1j
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Idaho has gone from two to 14 ICE agreements over the past two years. There are now 11 counties, one city, and two statewide agencies who have agreed to use their resources to carry out immigration enforcement duties.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Idaho's 2026 General Election is approaching. Are you ready to vote? 🗳️ Idahoans will have the opportunity to weigh in on multiple critical issues, including statewide constitutional amendments and a proposition to establish the right to reproductive freedom.
Election checklist poster with five checked voting reminders and an illustration of a hand holding a pen.

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Election Checklist

☑ Register to vote.
☑ Research the issues and candidates on your ballot.
☑ Talk to your friends and family about the issues at stake.
☑ Make your plan to vote: request an absentee ballot or find your polling place for Early Voting or Election Day.
☑ Know your voting rights.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're hiring for a senior position! Apply today at www.acluidaho.org/jobs/chief-p...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Happy Pride, Boise! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈
ACLU staff pose with a blue banner in a parkACLU staff member march in Pride parade with shirts that say "Proudtato"
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A new report by @aclu.org and @aflcio.org breaks down the economic impact of a turbo-charged mass deportation agenda, and how it only cripples our country's already struggling economy. Read more: www.aclu.org/publications...
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Citizenship and the Affordability Agenda: A Path to Better Jobs, Higher Wages, and Prosperity for All | American Civil Liberties Union
Immigrants' Rights
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Warrants for five people accused of unlicensed gambling do not give police a blank check to round up hundreds of people, hold families at gunpoint, or target people based on their perceived ethnicity." ~ Allison Frankel, senior staff attorney at the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project.
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ACLU Urges Court to Allow Lawsuit Challenging Violent Idaho Immigration Raid to Proceed - ACLU of Idaho
An opposition to the defendants’ motion to dismiss filed today challenges defendants’ claim that the massive immigration raid at a family event was a routine execution of five criminal warrants
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The government must answer for their cruelty in Wilder.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We are demanding that Governor Little remove Idaho National Guard troops from Washington D.C. Idaho's troops have no need to patrol the streets of D.C. for months on end.
Advocacy graphic showing marching Idaho National Guard troops with text calling for their deployment in Washington, D.C., to end.

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It’s beyond time for Idaho National Guard troops to leave Washington D.C.

There is no emergency.

This deployment must end.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We signed a letter underscoring the urgent need to remove troops from the nation's capital, joining @aclu.org and every other ACLU affiliate in the country. Read the full letter and press release: buff.ly/7tbynHK
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ACLU of Idaho Demands National Guard Troops Leave Washington D.C. - ACLU of Idaho
In a letter addressed to the American public, ACLU and affiliates warn prolonged deployments carry nationwide costs and risk normalizing military presence on American streets.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Earlier this month, the ACLU published the research report Agents of Chaos and Cruelty, which documents widespread civil rights violations carried out by immigration agents at the beginning of President Trump’s second term. Check out the full report here: www.aclu.org/publications...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
A court ruling that had protected emergency abortion care in Idaho was significantly narrowed this week. That means most Idahoans will again lose access to health-preserving and life-saving medical care. Idaho’s abortion laws have created a confusing legal landscape that puts patients at risk.
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Idaho federal judge narrows abortion ruling to only protect Boise doctor who filed lawsuit • Idaho Capital Sun
Other Idaho doctors will be subject to Idaho’s near-total abortion ban, without exceptions for health or risk of death from self-harm.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Since Idaho's abortion ban took effect in 2022: 🩺 35% of practicing OB-GYN physicians have left the state. 🏥 Several hospitals have scaled back or completely shut down labor and delivery units. This alarming trend has left thousands of Idahoans without access to reproductive care.
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Pregnant with no OB-GYNs around: Maternity care became a casualty of Idaho's abortion ban
After an Idaho hospital closed its obstetrics department, pregnant women in the county have been left without nearby care. Their OB-GYNs fled the state.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Flock Safety announced last week that it will reduce its standard data retention policy and provide more control over local data searches, among other changes. But @ACLU.org's analysis shows many of the proposed changes seem to be largely hollow security promises. More info: tinyurl.com/FlockACLU
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Flock's Cameras Remain Civil Liberties Threat Despite Updates
ACLU responds to surveillance company Flock's announcement of changes to license plate reader system.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A recent court ruling in a case brought by @legalvoice.org on behalf of an Idaho doctor means healthcare providers cannot go to prison for providing an abortion to protect the health or life of a patient. However, a majority of Idaho's abortion ban is still in place.
An image featuring text about Idaho's abortion ban on a purple background, with a protest scene below, showcasing a sign that reads, "OUR BODIES OUR FUTURES OUR RIGHTS."

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Idaho’s abortion ban is still one of the strictest in the nation, even after a recent court ruling.
OUR BODIES OUR FUTURES OUR RIGHTS.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A court ruling on Idaho's extreme abortion ban is a win for constitutional rights and a critical step toward reclaiming reproductive freedom in Idaho. But the fight for medical freedom and privacy is far from over.
idahocapitalsun.com
Idaho judge ruling allows abortion if it protects mother’s health, prevents self-harm • Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho federal judge's decision, released Thursday, marks a major change to Idaho abortion ban’s exemptions.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
⚠️With increasing ICE activity in the Treasure Valley, including the questioning and detainment of U.S. citizens, remember your rights: you have the right to remain silent, record law enforcement, and protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
A person in tactical gear and a black face covering stands in front of a blurred crowd, with text overlay discussing an ICE incident involving a Boise resident.

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IMMIGRATION
Boise resident says ICE detained him after he recorded an immigration enforcement operation in the Treasure Valley
A 19-year-old U.S. citizen says ICE detained him after he recorded an immigration enforcement operation. KTVB obtained body camera footage of the encounter.
News reported by KTVB on 8/9/26
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In response to an increase in ICE detentions at airports, immigration attorneys are advising their clients to avoid traveling, even when they are following the process to gain status. Click the link to learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport: buff.ly/pq5hcqV
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Few states have an abortion ban as extreme as Idaho: Zero exceptions for the health of a pregnant person, even for pregnancies involving catastrophic fetal anomalies. Severe criminal penalties for providers, including prison time. This isn't freedom. This is sweeping government overreach.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🛎️ REMINDER: This Thursday, we are hosting an in-person information session in Boise on the HB 752 lawsuit. If you want to understand what this law and the preliminary injunction mean for you or your loved ones, RSVP to this info session: secure.ngpvan.com/DII8vss1NUSz...
Promotional graphic for an ACLU Idaho community info session on the HB 752 lawsuit, featuring details about the event date, time, and RSVP information.

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REMINDER
Community Info Session on the HB 752 Lawsuit
Thursday, August 6
6:00 p.m. / Boise, ID
RSVP for exact location
Hosted By: ACLU Idaho
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
After casting the tie-breaking vote to eliminate Sandpoint's non-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Jeremy Grimm now admits he acted too hastily. NDOs go beyond bathrooms, providing equity safeguards in employment, housing, and public accommodations. More from @nytimes.com: buff.ly/hCx0NXO
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Join us for an in-person informational session on the lawsuit challenging HB 752 (Idaho's "bathroom ban" law). We will discuss the judge's recent ruling and what it means for our communities, and answer questions from attendees. RSVP for the exact location: buff.ly/tSfDcy1
Promotional poster for a community info session on the HB 752 lawsuit, featuring event details in bright blue and white text against a dark background.

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Community Info Session on the HB 752 Lawsuit
Thursday, August 6
6:00 p.m. / Boise, ID
RSVP for exact location
Hosted By: ACLU Idaho
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Today, @ACLU announced it is involved in 54 FTCA claims for rights violations by federal agents. While Idaho is not one of the states with an active claim, two Idaho National Guard members are the basis of a claim out of DC for unprovoked violence against a purple heart veteran at her DC home.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A citizen-led movement to restore Idaho’s abortion laws to what they were for nearly 50 years will be on the ballot in November. Over 110,000 Idaho voters signed the initiative, making this the most popular qualified ballot initiative in state history.
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Initiative to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban qualifies for November’s general election ballot • Idaho Capital Sun
The voter initiative seeking to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban has officially qualified to appear on ballots in the November general election.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
When special interest groups choose to use lies and defamatory statements to justify their ideology, we collectively lose the ability to address real problems with legitimate solutions.
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Women who pursued Idaho abortion lawsuit accuse anti-abortion website of libel
The women, who had fatal fetal anomalies, said Live Action News accused them of “lethal injection in the name of pro‑abortion propaganda.’”
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"She wanted to be a teenage girl, not an activist, playing video games with her friends and exchanging silly messages about cats and music." Our hearts are with May Pollard's family after this unimaginable tragedy. ⚠️Content warning: discussion of suicide and self-harm⚠️
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Idaho pushed anti-trans laws for years. Then a teen died.
The life and death of May Pollard, 16, provides a window into the tragic effect that legislation and political rhetoric have had on trans people in America.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The true story of an Idahoan who was permanently separated from a loved one after a violent immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The true story of a mother who was left to care for her four children alone after a violent immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho,
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our lawsuit against HB 752 argues that this law is unconstitutionally vague. The lack of clarity substantially increases the risk of discriminatory and arbitrary enforcement in violation of Idahoans' civil rights.
idahocapitalsun.com
Idaho’s transgender bathroom ban is now the law. How will police enforce it? That’s still unclear. • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho's criminal transgender bathroom ban is now law. What methods, such as DNA testing, will law enforcement use to prove biological sex?
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Our country has never lived up to truly being the land of the free. We've only made progress because of courageous ordinary people bending the moral arch of the universe toward justice for 250 years. Now, more than ever, we must ensure everyone gets the freedom we all have the right to enjoy.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Under an injunction on Idaho's bathroom law, transgender Idahoans: ✅️ CAN use all single-user restrooms that match their gender identity. (1/4)
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
HB 752 goes into effect today, but a preliminary injunction is blocking most of the law. Currently, trans folks can use any single-user restroom that aligns with their gender identity and use a multi-user restroom when a single-user restroom is unavailable. Learn more: buff.ly/utearRV
Graphic promoting restroom accessibility for trans individuals in Idaho, featuring illuminated restroom doors and text on legal rights.

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Trans people may access a gender-aligned restroom in any public space in Idaho without HB 752 being enforced against them, even though the law is in effect.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/06/2026
Importantly, the court did not grant politicians what we know they wanted from the start: a broad precedent restricting the freedom of all transgender people in our schools, workplaces, and communities. We will never stop defending trans people's equality and freedom.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Join us tonight as we discuss a recent ruling in Jackson-Edney v. Labrador, our challenge to Idaho's new "bathroom ban." Our legal team will talk about what this ruling means for Idahoans and share important 'know your rights' information. Register here: buff.ly/xS7GI9m
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Fill out the survey to share your interactions with police in the Treasure Valley. Click here: secure.ngpvan.com/C-yU1-qFdkG9... Complete la encuesta para compartir sus experiencias con la policía en el Valle del Tesoro. Haga clic aquí: secure.ngpvan.com/5LjjNK01t06n...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Join us as our legal team discusses Jackson-Edney v. Labrador, our challenge to Idaho's new "bathroom ban," HB 752. Click here to RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. It was made a federal holiday in 2021. Sometimes, equality takes a long time to reach many Americans. But the fight is always worth it.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A recent court ruling means trans people in Idaho will have access to gender-aligned restrooms when out in public, even after HB 752 goes into effect on July 1. While we celebrate this legal victory, the work continues. Learn more in our HB 752 resource hub: www.acluidaho.org/idaho-bathro...
Text describing a preliminary injunction related to restroom use for trans individuals in Idaho, presented on a dark blue background with highlighted key phrases.

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What does the preliminary injunction do?
The injunction prevents the Idaho attorney general and all 44 county prosecutors from enforcing HB 752 in two circumstances: first, any single-user restroom, and second, multi-user restrooms when there are no single-user options on the same floor.

In other words, starting July 1, trans people in Idaho will be able to use single-user restrooms consistent with their gender identity and multi-user restrooms when a single-user restroom is not available (including when it is occupied).
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A new court ruling means that Idaho's new restroom law, HB 752, cannot force a transgender person in Idaho to use a restroom that is inconsistent with their gender identity. Visit our HB 752 resource hub for more information: www.acluidaho.org/idaho-bathro...
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
BREAKING: A federal judge blocked enforcement of Idaho's criminal restroom law. This is a huge victory for the transgender community and Idahoans' constitutional rights.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
HB 752 takes effect on July 1, unless a court order stops it. Regardless, Idahoans still have certain constitutional rights, including the right to: ➡️ Be free from unreasonable searches & seizures ➡️ An attorney ➡️ Remain silent ➡️ Be free from harassment & violence ➡️ Express your gender identity
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Idaho's new overnight protest ban requires that all symbolic tents and enclosed structures be removed between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on any state-owned property. Learn more about HB 603: bit.ly/4olwqVy
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
As a plaintiff in our lawsuit challenging HB 752, Diego is fighting for an Idaho where all people can live as their true selves without government interference.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
HB 752 is unconstitutionally vague and violates Idahoans' rights to due process, equal protection, and privacy.
idahocapitalsun.com
Federal judge presses attorneys on how Idaho’s transgender bathroom ban will work • Idaho Capital Sun
A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Idaho’s new transgender bathroom ban law that will apply to private businesses.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We were in court today challenging Idaho's unconstitutional restroom law. We are all harmed by laws like HB 752 that police how we exist in public.
A group of trans rights activists hold signs outside a courthouse.
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Tomorrow, the District Court of Idaho will hear oral arguments before ruling on the requested preliminary injunction and class-action status for our lawsuit challenging Idaho's restroom law. Click the link on our bio to learn more:https://www.acluidaho.org/idaho-bathroom-law-resource-hub/
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ACLU of Idaho @acluidaho.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Flock cameras turn entire communities into searchable databases of people's movements, allowing widespread surveillance with limited accountability. This system can be misused for immigration enforcement, anti-abortion investigations, and other intrusive purposes beyond local crime prevention.
idahostatesman.com
Flock cameras, AI and drones. Technology transforming police work in Idaho
Drones and AI are changing how police do their jobs, and that includes Idaho.
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