ACLU of Idaho

@acluidaho.bsky.social

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.

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.

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.

idahocapitalsun.com

⚠️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.

Transcribed Text:

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

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

BildBildBildBild

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.

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.

Transcribed Text:

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

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.

BildBild

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.

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.

idahocapitalsun.com

"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⚠️

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.

buff.ly

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.

Bild

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.

Transcribed Text:

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.

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.

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

Bild

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.

Bild

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