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Lawsuit filed against Idaho lawmakers for harassing rape victim

JURIST

MARCH 9, 2023

An unidentified woman Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit against former Idaho Representative Aaron von Ehlinger and state Representative Priscilla Giddings for allegedly harassing her after disclosing that Ehlinger raped her when she was a teenager. The woman’s report of the rape led to an investigation by the Idaho House Ethics Committee.

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Idaho students sue state over new law that removes student ID cards as a valid form of voter identification

JURIST

MARCH 19, 2023

College students in Idaho Friday sued the Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane in his official capacity to overturn House Bill 124 , which removes student ID cards as a valid form of voter identification at polling locations from the Idaho Code. The case is in the US District Court for the District of Idaho.

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Idaho police arrest 31 Patriot Front members for conspiracy to riot at a LGBTQ pride event

JURIST

JUNE 12, 2022

Police in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Saturday arrested 31 people who are believed to be members of Patriot Front , a white Nationalist militia group. The post Idaho police arrest 31 Patriot Front members for conspiracy to riot at a LGBTQ pride event appeared first on JURIST - News.

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White nationalist group charged with conspiracy to riot at Idaho pride event released on bail

JURIST

JUNE 14, 2022

Police first discovered the group hiding inside a U-haul truck several blocks away from a Pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Those arrested included men from 13 states, including Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Arkansas and Missouri.

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Idaho Senate passes bill to restrict availability of books ‘harmful to minors’ in public libraries

JURIST

APRIL 4, 2024

The Idaho Senate approved House Bill No. President of the Idaho Library Association Lance McGrath urged library supporters to contact the governor’s office and urge him to veto the bill. Senator Mary Shea described the bill as a major threat to Idaho libraries. If the bill is approved, it will become law in Idaho.

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US appeals court rules in favor of Native American tribe’s hunting rights on ceded lands

JURIST

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled on Tuesday in favor of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation’s dispute with the state of Idaho regarding the tribe’s hunting rights on US land. Rather, they reside in northern Utah and southern Idaho.

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Idaho Passes Protective Surrogacy Law

Above The Law

JUNE 14, 2023

The post Idaho Passes Protective Surrogacy Law appeared first on Above the Law. The statutory lack has led to judicial interpretation of current parentage laws making the surrogacy process especially cumbersome for many hopeful parents and gestational surrogates.

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US Supreme Court allows Idaho gender-affirming care ban for minors to go into effect

JURIST

APRIL 16, 2024

The US Supreme Court granted an emergency request for stay led by Idaho officials, allowing the state to temporarily enforce a statewide ban on gender-affirming care for certain minors. ” In other words, the Ninth Circuit granted relief to the plaintiffs and additionally decided the Idaho law’s enactment was to be halted.

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Court of Appeals of Idaho Finds Lack of Corroborating Circumstances for Statement Against Interest

EvidenceProf Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Similar to its federal counterpart, Idaho Rule of Evidence 804(b)(3) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement that: (A) a reasonable person in the declarant's position would have made only if the person believed it to.

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“Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent; Idaho Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this month on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent; Idaho Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this month on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling”: Betsy Z. Russell of Idaho Capital Sun has this report.

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“Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill; Idaho’s firing squad method will be ‘mechanized,’ Rep. Bruce Skaug says; Idaho Department of Correction won’t confirm plans”

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MARCH 13, 2025

“Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill; Idahos firing squad method will be mechanized, Rep. Bruce Skaug says; Idaho Department of Correction wont confirm plans”: Kyle Pfannenstiel of Idaho Capital Sun has this report.

“US appeals court considers Idaho transgender athletes ban”

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MAY 4, 2021

“US appeals court considers Idaho transgender athletes ban”: Keith Ridler of The Associated Press has this report. Mark Walsh of Education Week reports that “ Appeals Court Weighs Idaho Law Barring Transgender Female Students From Girls’ Sports.” ” The U.S. .” ” The U.S.

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“Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.”

HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. The post “Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” ” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. Women’s health.” ” appeared first on How Appealing.

Suspect In Sunday University of Idaho Killings Still At Large

The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Idaho police are rolling back their initial determination that the suspect in the killing of 4 University of Idaho students on Sunday is not a clear and present danger. “We do not have a suspect at this time, and that individual is still out there.

Idaho Task Force Tackles Pandemic Relief Fraud

The Crime Report

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit has announced a new COVID-19 Fraud Task Force to address rampant fraud taking advantage of federal pandemic relief programs within the state.

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“Idaho asks 9th Circuit to lift injunction on transgender care ban”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 21, 2024

“Idaho asks 9th Circuit to lift injunction on transgender care ban”: James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio News has this report. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has posted online at this link the video of today’s oral argument in this case.

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27 States Urge Fed. Circ. To Back Idaho 'Patent Troll' Law

Law 360

MAY 28, 2024

s argument in its fight at the Federal Circuit that Idaho's law barring "bad faith" allegations of patent infringement is constitutional. Attorneys general from 27 states, along with tech industry lobbying groups, have thrown their support behind Micron Technology Inc.'s

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“Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar on the Supreme Court and being Miss Idaho”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 7, 2023

“Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar on the Supreme Court and being Miss Idaho”: You can access today’s new episode of NPR’s “Wait Wait. The post “Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar on the Supreme Court and being Miss Idaho” appeared first on How Appealing. Don’t Tell Me!”

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“This Idaho native and Boise High graduate was just confirmed as U.S. solicitor general”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 29, 2021

“This Idaho native and Boise High graduate was just confirmed as U.S. solicitor general”: Kevin Fixler of The Idaho Statesman has this report.

Idaho House Passes Bill Criminalizing Medical Trans Youth Treatments

The Crime Report

MARCH 11, 2022

Greg Abbott , supporting efforts to block the State of Texas’s own recent efforts, which many consider the catalyst for the attempted passage of similar bills like those in Idaho and Florida, to prosecute parents who seek gender-affirming care for their transgender children.

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“West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans”

HowAppealing

JULY 12, 2024

“West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans”: Devan Cole of CNN has this report.

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Court allows Idaho to generally enforce ban on gender-transition care for minors

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 15, 2024

Share The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Idaho to temporarily enforce a state law criminalizing gender-transition care for minors against anyone who is not part of a lawsuit currently challenging that ban. Moreover, the challengers stressed, the district court’s order only applies in Idaho.

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Idaho Chief Justice Demands Legislative Action on Threats to Judges Statewide

The Crime Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Bevan, has called on lawmakers to take action in response to what he says is a growing threat of violence against judges in the state, James Dawson reports for Boise State Public Radio News.

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“After Idaho lawmaker’s comments on Plan B, some worry other birth control is at risk”

HowAppealing

MAY 25, 2022

“After Idaho lawmaker’s comments on Plan B, some worry other birth control is at risk”: Nicole Blanchard has this front page article in today’s edition of The Idaho Statesman.

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“Supreme Court allows enforcement of Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors; The Idaho measure, which seeks to block treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, is one of more than 20 enacted by conservative states targeting care for transgender youth”

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APRIL 15, 2024

“Supreme Court allows enforcement of Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors; The Idaho measure, which seeks to block treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, is one of more than 20 enacted by conservative states targeting care for transgender youth”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report.

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Moscow Police Call For Patience In Idaho Mass Stabbing Investigation, Seek Surveillance Footage

The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In Moscow, Idaho, police are asking for patience as they investigate the murders of four University of Idaho students in off campus housing on Sunday, November 13. Investigators have now confirmed that the 911 call that officers responded to that day was not made by the suspected killer, The Independent reports.

“Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments to reconsider ruling on ski area liability law; Justices say law as written is contradictory, difficult to interpret after major lawsuit against Sun Valley Resort”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

“Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments to reconsider ruling on ski area liability law; Justices say law as written is contradictory, difficult to interpret after major lawsuit against Sun Valley Resort”: Betsy Z. Russell of Idaho Capital Sun has this report.

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Idaho Murder Trial Sparks Debate Over Camera Ban in Courtroom

The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

A coalition of news organizations, led by EastIdahoNews.com and joined by 32 others, asked an Idaho judge to reject a request to ban cameras from the courtroom in the high-profile triple murder case of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is accused of conspiring with her new husband to kill her two children and her husband’s late wife, reports the Washington (..)

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Supreme Court of Idaho Surveys How Other Courts Have Interpreted Rule 605's Limitation on Judicial Testimony

EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Similar to its federal counterpart, Idaho Rule of Evidence 605 provides that The presiding judge may not testify as a witness in the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue. The recent opinion of the Supreme Court.

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Why is Idaho Sending Non-Criminal Mental Health Patients to a Prison?

The Crime Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A temporary program in Idaho that houses “dangerously mentally ill” patients, who often face no criminal charges, in prisons has continued for five decades, Audrey Dutton reports for ProPublica. Idaho has continued to ignore warnings over and over that its law fails mental health patients by sending them to a cell block.

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“How the US supreme court and an Idaho couple upended wetlands protection; Experts fear half of the 290m wetland acres have lost federal protection and could be at risk from developers”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 29, 2023

“How the US supreme court and an Idaho couple upended wetlands protection; Experts fear half of the 290m wetland acres have lost federal protection and could be at risk from developers”: Oliver Milman of The Guardian has this report.

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“Alliance Defending Freedom Lawyer Enraged By Good, Correct Criticism Of Alliance Defending Freedom; The fallout over the Idaho attorney general’s sketchy arrangement with the activist legal organization is turning right-wing ideologues into mediocre bloggers”

HowAppealing

MARCH 21, 2024

“Alliance Defending Freedom Lawyer Enraged By Good, Correct Criticism Of Alliance Defending Freedom; The fallout over the Idaho attorney general’s sketchy arrangement with the activist legal organization is turning right-wing ideologues into mediocre bloggers”: Susan Rinkunas has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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Atty Conflict Discussions In Idaho Murder Case And Beyond

Law 360

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A public defender's representation of the accused University of Idaho murderer after prior representation of a victim's parent doesn't constitute a violation of conflict of interest rules, but the case prompts ethical questions about navigating client conflicts in small-town criminal defense and big-city corporate law alike, say Hilary Gerzhoy and (..)

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Baltimore Merck Vax Suit Proceeds But Utah, Idaho Claims Cut

Law 360

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The bulk of Baltimore's proposed class action against Merck over its rotavirus vaccine bundling can go to class certification, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled, finding that Merck may very well have violated antitrust laws through its "loyalty" program for an essential pediatric vaccine, but also tossing two claims under Idaho and Utah antitrust (..)

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Parents By Sperm Donation Should Be Very Concerned About This Idaho Supreme Court Ruling

Above The Law

OCTOBER 13, 2021

You probably know the refrain: No attorney was involved here.

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“Republicans are going after marriage. LGBTQ+ people like me tried to warn you. I want to be able to get married and buy a home with someone. I want to be able to hold their hand in the hospital. I want the choice Idaho Republicans are trying to take from me and my community.”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I want the choice Idaho Republicans are trying to take from me and my community.” LGBTQ+ people like me tried to warn you. I want to be able to get married and buy a home with someone. I want to be able to hold their hand in the hospital. ” Sara Pequeno has this essay online at USA Today.

“How Elizabeth Prelogar Stands Up to a Runaway Supreme Court: From Idaho beauty pageants to Harvard Law School to the chambers of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the solicitor general of the United States has stood in front of judges all her life; Yet her role as the government’s last line of defense may be her toughest yet.”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

“How Elizabeth Prelogar Stands Up to a Runaway Supreme Court: From Idaho beauty pageants to Harvard Law School to the chambers of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the solicitor general of the United States has stood in front of judges all her life; Yet her role as the government’s last line of defense may be her toughest yet.”

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Idaho Wildlife Groups Sue State Over Controversial Wolf-Trapping Bill

LegalReader

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Western Watersheds Project and other wildlife groups are suing the state over a new law that allows hunter to trap and kill wolves.

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Fault-Based Car Accident Laws in Idaho

LegalReader

JANUARY 28, 2022

Since Idaho is a fault-based state there is no requirement for drivers to obtain PIP.

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Lawsuit: Idaho Springs, CO, Police Abused and Tased Deaf Man

LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Two Idaho Springs officers purportedly assaulted Colorado resident Brady Mistic, who is deaf, for not responding to their verbal commands.

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little Announces City Has Won Homeless Encampment Lawsuit

LegalReader

JANUARY 26, 2023

In a statement announcing the lawsuit's dismissal, Gov. Brad Little said that "Boise isn't Portland."

University of Idaho Pays $90k to Settle Free Speech Lawsuit

LegalReader

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The lawsuit was first filed by members of the Christian Legal Society, who allegedly told pro-LGBTQ demonstrators at the University of Idaho that they would be condemned to hell.

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Environmental Groups Sue to Block Corporate Gold Prospecting in Idaho Forests

LegalReader

JUNE 3, 2022

The lawsuit alleges that the U.S. Forest Service erred by letting a Canadian gold company begin exploratory drilling in a national forest west of Yellowstone.

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Court Fees Called ‘Another Layer of Punishment’ for Rural Poor

The Crime Report

JUNE 29, 2021

In the most recent study, Idaho was singled out as relying almost entirely on penalties and fines to fund its judicial system, even as the state confronts more than $195 million in uncollected court debt. Mostly white and rural states like Idaho regularly impose substantial monetary sanctions on people without the means to pay them.”.

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Lawsuit filed against Idaho lawmakers for harassing rape victim

Idaho students sue state over new law that removes student ID cards as a valid form of voter identification

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Idaho police arrest 31 Patriot Front members for conspiracy to riot at a LGBTQ pride event

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White nationalist group charged with conspiracy to riot at Idaho pride event released on bail

Idaho Senate passes bill to restrict availability of books ‘harmful to minors’ in public libraries

US appeals court rules in favor of Native American tribe’s hunting rights on ceded lands

Idaho Passes Protective Surrogacy Law

US Supreme Court allows Idaho gender-affirming care ban for minors to go into effect

Court of Appeals of Idaho Finds Lack of Corroborating Circumstances for Statement Against Interest

“Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent; Idaho Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this month on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling”

“Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill; Idaho’s firing squad method will be ‘mechanized,’ Rep. Bruce Skaug says; Idaho Department of Correction won’t confirm plans”

“US appeals court considers Idaho transgender athletes ban”

“Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.”

Suspect In Sunday University of Idaho Killings Still At Large

Idaho Task Force Tackles Pandemic Relief Fraud

“Idaho asks 9th Circuit to lift injunction on transgender care ban”

27 States Urge Fed. Circ. To Back Idaho 'Patent Troll' Law

“Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar on the Supreme Court and being Miss Idaho”

“This Idaho native and Boise High graduate was just confirmed as U.S. solicitor general”

Idaho House Passes Bill Criminalizing Medical Trans Youth Treatments

“West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to decide whether states can enforce anti-transgender sports bans”

Court allows Idaho to generally enforce ban on gender-transition care for minors

Idaho Chief Justice Demands Legislative Action on Threats to Judges Statewide

“After Idaho lawmaker’s comments on Plan B, some worry other birth control is at risk”

“Supreme Court allows enforcement of Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors; The Idaho measure, which seeks to block treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, is one of more than 20 enacted by conservative states targeting care for transgender youth”

Moscow Police Call For Patience In Idaho Mass Stabbing Investigation, Seek Surveillance Footage

“Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments to reconsider ruling on ski area liability law; Justices say law as written is contradictory, difficult to interpret after major lawsuit against Sun Valley Resort”

Idaho Murder Trial Sparks Debate Over Camera Ban in Courtroom

Supreme Court of Idaho Surveys How Other Courts Have Interpreted Rule 605's Limitation on Judicial Testimony

Why is Idaho Sending Non-Criminal Mental Health Patients to a Prison?

“How the US supreme court and an Idaho couple upended wetlands protection; Experts fear half of the 290m wetland acres have lost federal protection and could be at risk from developers”

“Alliance Defending Freedom Lawyer Enraged By Good, Correct Criticism Of Alliance Defending Freedom; The fallout over the Idaho attorney general’s sketchy arrangement with the activist legal organization is turning right-wing ideologues into mediocre bloggers”

Atty Conflict Discussions In Idaho Murder Case And Beyond

Baltimore Merck Vax Suit Proceeds But Utah, Idaho Claims Cut

Parents By Sperm Donation Should Be Very Concerned About This Idaho Supreme Court Ruling

“Republicans are going after marriage. LGBTQ+ people like me tried to warn you. I want to be able to get married and buy a home with someone. I want to be able to hold their hand in the hospital. I want the choice Idaho Republicans are trying to take from me and my community.”

Idaho Wildlife Groups Sue State Over Controversial Wolf-Trapping Bill

Fault-Based Car Accident Laws in Idaho

Lawsuit: Idaho Springs, CO, Police Abused and Tased Deaf Man

Idaho Gov. Brad Little Announces City Has Won Homeless Encampment Lawsuit

University of Idaho Pays $90k to Settle Free Speech Lawsuit

Environmental Groups Sue to Block Corporate Gold Prospecting in Idaho Forests

Court Fees Called ‘Another Layer of Punishment’ for Rural Poor

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