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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed seven new 287(g) agreements since President Trump took office in January 2025.

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Jul 15, 2025

Federal Judge Restores Access to HIV Treatment for All Immigrants in Idaho

This ruling means all immigrants in Idaho can access HIV treatment through the Ryan White Program.
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Oct 10, 2025

Employment-Based Immigration

The goal of employment-based immigration is to bring valuable skills to the U.S. economy.

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Jul 07, 2025

Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket

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Jun 09, 2025

What the Marriage Equality Backlash Taught Me About the Fight for Trans Rights

Anti-trans laws aren’t just about bathrooms or sports, they’re about systematically pushing trans individuals out of public life.

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May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court Cases to Watch

This term, the court will issue decisions impacting immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.

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Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…

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Feb 27, 2025

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'

As a former teacher, the ACLU’s Leah Watson has seen first-hand how beneficial an inclusive education can be. Today, she’s fighting attempts to deprive students of their right to learn.

A smiling Leah Watson (a black woman wearing glasses, black business attire and a pin on her left shoulder stands next to a woman wearing a white flower dress wearing glasses and black) gathers for a picture with colleagues.
Jan 24, 2025

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

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Jan 24, 2025

The High Costs of Abortion Bans

Abortion care and access is not just politics, it’s personal.

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Dec 13, 2024

Trump’s Remarks on Birthright Citizenship, Explained

The president-elect has said he intends to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.

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