For a Boise family of medical providers, Idaho criminal trans bathroom ban was the last straw This year, Idaho Legislature approved trans bathroom ban, forcing teachers to out trans kids to parents, and re-banning LGBTQ+ pride flag displays by government

The Devitts have seen the Idaho Legislature and the governor approve a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in recent years. Michael and Dr. Angie Devitt, both medical professionals, watched their trans daughter, Eve, testify against a bill years ago that outlawed gender-affirming care for minors. But this year’s criminal transgender bathroom ban — described by advocates as the most extreme in the nation for extending to private businesses — was the couple’s last straw. So early this month, Michael Devitt notified patients that his practice, Focus Physical Therapy, would shut down at the end of August as his family prepared to move out of Idaho. “Obviously, this law is a disaster for families like ours,” he wrote in a letter. “We can no longer take a road trip across our beloved state, or even enjoy a family night out at a restaurant, or a movie, without running the risk of Eve being charged and sent to a prison merely for using the facilities.”

A family of doctors in Idaho with a teenage trans daughter describes their decision to close their practice and leave the state after the governor signed a law last month threatening her with a felony charge and five years in prison if she uses any women's restroom

Online article from InvestigateWest about a Southeast Idaho sheriff joining the 287(g) program, with a photo of a Franklin County Sheriff truck. Transcribed Text: Southeast Idaho sheriff signs up to help enforce immigration law While Idaho sheriffs opposed attempts to make ICE cooperation mandatory, nine of the state’s 44 counties have joined the 287(g) program A photo of a Franklin County, Idaho Sheriff's Office vehicle posted to the office's Facebook page.

There are now 10 law enforcement agencies in Idaho that have agreed to partner with ICE through the 287(g) program. This program has been shown to encourage racial profiling, violate people's civil liberties, and divert public safety resources away from serious crimes. Read more: buff.ly/6tD8VDz

"I should not go to an Idaho jail for using the restroom" by Rachel Stevens. Am I to be feared? Supposedly. Am I to be hated? That seems to be the idea. But let’s look at that. I’m a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate and respected Texas trial lawyer, now a teacher, a writer, an artist, a parent and a grandparent. I’m also a trans woman, and evidently that scares some people, or stirs their hatred for those unlike themselves. Or maybe it’s simply that trans people offer them such an easy target for the kind of performative moral outrage that fuels the

Rachel Stevens is a trans woman who's used the women's restroom for more than two decades without issue. House Bill 752 would make her a criminal on the level of violent offenders for doing so.

Rachel is a Marine vet and former attorney. Read more: buff.ly/lw1d1HP

Promotional image for an ACLU of Idaho police interaction survey. Transcribed Text: Tome nuestra encuesta en línea La ACLU de Idaho está realizando una encuesta sobre las interacciones de la comunidad con la policía en el Valle del Tesoro. Tardará unos 10 minutos para completarla.

La ACLU de Idaho está realizando una encuesta sobre las interacciones de la comunidad con la policía en el Valle del Tesoro. Tardará unos 10 minutos para completarla. Tome nuestra encuesta en línea: buff.ly/wFJpUQ5

An announcement for an ACLU of Idaho survey about community and police interactions in Treasure Valley, featuring police officers and a laptop with a visible survey. Transcribed Text: Take Our Online Survey: ACLU of Idaho is collecting surveys from Idahoans about community interactions with police in the Treasure Valley. The survey takes about 10 minutes.

We are collecting surveys from Idahoans about community interactions with police in the Treasure Valley. Your honest opinion will help us guide our future work.

This survey is confidential and voluntary, and should take around 10 minutes. Take the survey here: buff.ly/yiNJIny

Like many trans families, the Devitts, an upstanding family, have had enough and are leaving Idaho. Our state will be worse off for it.

If Idaho continues to try & legislate trans people out of existence, we will continue to lose too many good people.

A sepia photograph of people holding "SOMOS IDAHO" signs. Transcribed Text: Join SOMOS. SOMOS is a leadership program within the ACLU of Idaho to support Idaho’s Latine and immigrant communities in confronting anti-immigrant rhetoric. Participants build a foundation in: Systems of Power, Storytelling Strategy, Community Leadership

We are recruiting for the new cohort of Latine leaders to join our SOMOS program. Interested folks can fill out an online application before workshops begin on May 21, 2026. To learn more and apply, visit our website: buff.ly/ZUjv6n9

Bathroom sign with male and female symbols and text about Idaho’s bathroom law effective July 1, 2026. Transcribed Text: Idaho’s Criminal Bathroom Law Goes into Effect July 1, 2026

HB 752 is effective on July 1, 2026. Until then, the only bathroom restrictions are in public schools, correctional facilities, and domestic violence shelters. If you experience harassment in public bathrooms based on your appearance, file a complaint with us: request.acluidaho.org

Image promoting a petition to stop Idaho's firing squad chamber construction. Faded image of construction plans in the background. Transcribed Text: SIGN PETITION Stop the Construction of Idaho’s Firing Squad Chamber

This July, Idaho will become the only state in the nation to use a firing squad as its primary execution method.

🚨 Sign the petition demanding that all firms involved in the design and construction of Idaho's firing squad chamber stop their participation immediately: worthrises.org/firingsquad

HB 752 was signed into law, effective July 1, 2026. This bathroom law violates the safety and privacy of all Idahoans, especially the trans community.

Protecting women and girls in public spaces does not require discriminating against trans people. The trans community deserves safety and freedom.

‼️ Urge your lawmaker to vote NO on 1441: fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/RP...

SB 1441 would create a legal obligation for all Idaho police jurisdictions to enter into a 287(g) agreement with ICE, taking public safety decisions away from local communities.

The words "trans people belong in Idaho" over an image of a trans flag waving in the sun

Our fight for trans visibility is more needed today than ever before. Misinformation about trans people must be challenged with facts and love. Show trans people they belong in Idaho by telling Governor Little to veto HB 752 and HB 822: www.acluidaho.org/actions/

#TransDayofVisibility

BREAKING: HB 822, a bill targeting social transitions for youth, is going to the governor. This bill would endanger LGBTQ+ youth, further isolate trans folks, and put all Idaho families at risk of government scrutiny over how we look or act.

🚨 Tell Governor Little to VETO HB 822: buff.ly/Ais795l

HB 752 would foster an atmosphere of distrust and harm by encouraging people to police, and even document, the appearance of others in bathrooms. Tell Gov. Little to VETO HB 752: plannedp.info/47wdWKS

Thousands of Idahoans hold signs for a No Kings protest with downtown Boise in the background.

Power belongs to the people.
📍Boise, Idaho

The New York Times headline about Idaho's new bathroom law, with a photo of the Idaho State Capitol building at sunset. Transcribed Text: The New York Times Idaho Criminalizes Transgender Use of Some Bathrooms in Private Businesses The bill passed Friday would make it a crime, punishable by up to a year in prison, to use a bathroom not matching a person’s sex at birth. 3 MIN READ

🚨HB 752 is heading to the governor's desk to be signed into law or vetoed🚨

Tell Governor Little this bill is dangerous, invasive, and needs a veto by using this form: plannedp.info/47wdWKS

Promotional graphic for the "No Kings Rally" with a crowd scene and event details. Transcribed Text: No Kings Rally Saturday March 28 | 10 a.m. Idaho Capitol

We the people aren’t going anywhere, and we won’t be silenced. Join us for a peaceful No Kings protest at the Idaho Capitol this Saturday at 10 a.m. ✊️

BREAKING: HB 561 is headed to the governor's desk. This bill would impose a civil penalty up to $2,000 for flying Pride flags on government property.

Expression isn't political, and inclusion shouldn't be either. Call Governor Little and ask him to veto HB 561: (208) 334-2100

We are approaching the end of Idaho's legislative session, and multiple bills are nearing Governor Little's desk. Here are the bills we are most concerned about. Take action today on HB 822 and HB 557: www.acluidaho.org/actions/

BREAKING: An Idaho Senate committee sent HB 752 to the full Senate floor. If passed, this would be one of the most extreme anti-trans bathroom laws in the nation, creating a crime for trans folks to use the public bathroom that aligns with their gender.

An empowering weekend celebrating the first ever Pride on the Mountain in Sandpoint 🏳️‍🌈🏂 Huge thank you to SAFE Idaho for organizing this event!

"Text about Idaho Senate advancing House Bill 822 on a grayscale image of a domed government building." Transcribed Text: "UPDATE Today, an Idaho Senate committee voted to advance House Bill 822 to the full Senate. This bill would ‘ban’ social transitioning by forced outing of a minor, violating the First Amendment and privacy rights of students, educators, and health care professionals across our state."

HB 822 is an extreme attempt to regulate the dress and appearance of Idaho's youth by forcing teachers and medical professionals to turn young people in if they don't conform to gender stereotypes.

📢 Contact your Idaho Senator now and tell them HB 822 is government overreach: buff.ly/ZAKSbzU

Idaho lawmakers are pushing for a statewide E-Verify system, with four E-Verify bills currently in the legislature. This would introduce an intrusive level of government oversight into daily life by creating a “prove yourself to work” system that would harm Idaho workers. Learn more: buff.ly/tWKSarH

Same-sex marriage is protected by the U.S. Constitution and supported by most Idahoans, yet Idaho lawmakers are pushing a toothless memorial targeting marriage equality: HJM 17.

Idaho legislators need to stop targeting people who have built their lives here with the people they love.

Idahoans are forced to suffer in silence when clinicians aren't allowed to testify on bill • Idaho Capital Sun There is something especially insidious about invoking ‘child protection’ while silencing professionals trying to keep children safe and alive, writes guest columnist Jo Seiders.

COMMENTARY | There is something especially insidious about invoking ‘child protection’ while silencing professionals trying to keep children safe and alive, writes guest columnist Jo Seiders. #idleg #idpol

Debunking Misconceptions About Idaho’s Bathroom Ban Laws - ACLU of Idaho Anti-transgender bathroom laws have become more mainstream in recent years, and Idaho is leading the way. But what does the evidence say?

Bathroom ban laws are always presented under the guise of “protecting women’s safety and privacy.” So, what does the evidence say about trans people and bathrooms? Read our new blog to learn more.

Monochrome image of a public restroom with overlaid text about a bathroom bill update from the Idaho House. Transcribed Text: BILL UPDATE Idaho House Passes One of the Most Extreme Bathroom Bills in the Country HB 752 would make it a crime for a transgender person to use a public bathroom that aligns with their gender identity, with punishments of up to five years in prison.

We condemn the Idaho House for passing one of the most extreme anti-trans bathroom bills in the nation. HB 752 would make it a crime for a trans person to use gender-aligned public bathrooms, with punishments of up to 5 years in prison. Learn more about this bill: buff.ly/9lDShqv

UPDATE: This morning, the Senate State Affairs committee killed HB 659, which would have forced every Idaho law enforcement agency to partner with ICE through the 287(g) program.

These harmful 287(g) agreements divert local resources away from public safety needs and erode community trust.

HB 659 would take public safety decisions away from local communities by forcing all Idaho law enforcement to partner with ICE.

‼️Sign our petition and tell Idaho lawmakers you don't want Idaho police to work for ICE: act.aclu.org/a/idstop287g

TAKE ACTION 📣 Tell your senator to oppose HB 822: secure.ngpvan.com/2LI8rQo7wU2z...